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Spinach Curry with Boiled Eggs

A comforting, protein-packed spinach curry with tender boiled eggs, ready in about 40 minutes. This everyday Indian-inspired dish is creamy, mildly spiced, and perfect with rice or flatbread.

Total time
40 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
20g
Spinach Curry with Boiled Eggs
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Ingredients

  • 10 oz spinach
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 4 eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer 9 minutes. Drain, cool in ice water, and peel.

  2. 2

    Blanch 10 oz spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and blend into a smooth puree with 2 tbsp water.

  3. 3

    In a skillet over medium, cook 1 chopped onion in 2 tbsp oil until golden, about 6 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add 1 chopped tomato and 1 tsp garam masala, cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the spinach puree and 1/2 cup water, simmer 5 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and season with salt. Add the peeled eggs, simmer 2 minutes until heated through. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • blender
  • skillet

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