Curried Egg & Aloo (Potato)

Curried Egg & Aloo (Potato) is one of those simple and delicious Trinbagonian classics. This dish originated in Northern India and was brought to islands by the East Indian indentured laborers who settled in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1800’s. It is also called Potato Egg Curry or Aloo Egg Curry. If you were wondering, aloo is the Hindi word for potato. This particular meal was popular among low-income families. Most families reared chickens and these were the “home fowl” or pasture-raised chickens. Instead of corn, the chickens ate their natural diet of earthworms, insects, green plants, fruits and vegetables- which resulted in eggs that were high in omega-3 fat, vitamin D, vitamin E and beta carotene. The aloo (potatoes) were added to the dish to stretch it to feed the entire family. As you know, families were large back then- homes comprised of 8-10 children, parents and grandparents. Most of these traditions are still followed today. We still use aloo to stretch curried chicken, shrimp and other meats and vegetables. Traditional meals such as this one, connect the past to the present, and it’s cool that food has such a profound impact on keeping culture alive.
Ingredients
• 1 dozen eggs
• 8 medium-sized aloo (potatoes)
• Hot peppers or chilies
• 1 tablespoon Methi/fenugreek leaves (or 1 teaspoon of seeds)
• 8-10 cloves of garlic
• 1 onion
• 2 teaspoons of curry powder + 1 teaspoon of roasted ground geera + 1 teaspoon of black amchar masala + ½ teaspoon of turmeric + 1 tablespoon of water
• ½ cup of green seasoning
• A handful of chopped cilantro + chive (scallion) - use bandhania/cilantro/recao if you have fresh leaves
• Salt + black pepper
• Oil for frying the eggs & for cooking the dish
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[@kahdeidramartin7053]

Looks delicious! In any culture, "poor people food" is always the best!

[@bhagya1985]

Best statement I heard :))

[@darylmangalsingh1071]

Thank

[@anng0nzales704]

I still make it for my family this goes well with a nice hot pepper on the side

[@shells7876]

One of my favorite comfort meals!

[@sadi3182]

Looks yummy

[@bonhamcarter4488]

Yummy! Looks so good.

[@kavitaramgobin3647]

Great video resh. This is definitely on top of the list for comfort food.

[@ITSOURLIFEARD]

Back in the 80s I used to eat this very often We used to have our own poultry farm so eggs were readily available. Miss those days. Looks yummy.

[@tammygallant6004]

Put baking soda in with the eggs while boiling the shell comes off clean

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Looks so good! This is pretty much how we make it in Fiji except I like to keep the eggs whole and I prick it with a fork or knife to get the gravy (surwa) in it. I like to mash the yolks with the potatoes while eating it! So good with a side of achar! 😋

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks Romi! It seems like that's the common way to make it. Not sure how come my family started deep frying it lol Haven't heard that word "surwah" in a while.

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Taste of Trini oh we deep fry it too! We just don’t cut it in half ;) deep frying it adds so much texture!

[@mangog8277]

My grand mother used to make this for me. Lots of childhood memories.

[@LazyCookPete]

Trinibagonian comfort food at its best. I like that you fry then half the eggs, and the effect that has in 'velveting' the sauce. I have had a Punjabi version of this curry and it was superb. 😋👍🌟

[@bdsbckjdskl]

Everything masterpiece aka (classic , traditional, stand the test of time ) was built of in need and love , not competition or indulgence or arrogance , it was out of humility and want and in these cases need to survive, keep that in mind ❤️ 👍☝️👋👍☝️

[@tonyb2425]

I remembered making this dish when I lived in Omaha, Nebraska. At that time I didn't know how to make roti, so I used Tortillas. :)

[@ThePoushal]

Too much filler, i know you need to get the video above 10 minutes but eh.

[@reevansingh21]

Curry aloo and egg is the best

[@hamaniecheenibass5729]

You are so right this recipe brings back lots of memories, my nani was the best at making egg and aloo- yup in an east Indian home its aloo in everything👍

[@lilly-qh8el]

Hey did not notice u r a lefty .U girls reaĺly go a little too deep peeling potatoes .....(Just joking) I can attest to that cause my daughter is a lefty too .....Does the same when she is cooking....

[@rimateedeonarine8583]

Hi Reshy u looking really beautiful an bubble love the glow....yes I love egg an alloo...Looks really delicious nice food.😋😋

[@1princess111]

Hi I am Nigerian so some of these seasoning are new to me. Is there any alternative for Methi/fenugreek leaves please.

[@indiopaul1512]

So far 13 fools give thumbs down, so who likes this give a thumb up.

[@asha.m]

Sometimes we will add some can channa or shrimp as well. My dad told me recently when he was young, his mom would a fry scramble egg, slice in pieces and slip into the curry near the end 😆 I'll stick to boil and blistered egg!

[@TasteofTrini]

Nice! Shrimp would go great in there. Lol I'll have to try that someday 🙂

[@andreaquashie315]

Loved watching this so much thank you! Lived in T&T for 6 years and still cook the food now so will add this to the list🥰 Have a blessed day

[@vicamoise3623]

😋 😋 😋 that's my dinner today or tomorrow. Great job thank you for sharing have a lovely day. 🌺

[@thevalar007]

First time ever making curry anything! Nailed it! Thank you so much for simplifying. Trini style curry has always been indimidating before this video. Thanks!

[@TasteofTrini]

Really glad it was a success! Thanks so much for using my recipe 🙂

[@estersooknanan9939]

My mom used to make hers exactly like that, such wonderful memories.Sadly my family doesn’t like it so I rarely make it 🙁

[@intergalacticbnb]

What’s not to like?

[@bisnathlinc]

Omg my Mammy made this in the 80s I loved it she is no longer around God Bless my Mammy

[@shalanathomas7751]

@@bisnathlinc 💕

[@MT-us2ln]

Did you boil the eggs well done or soft boil before frying them?

[@johannakhan1957]

I would prefer not to cut the eggs , but I love your recipe

[@user-sh8jo1jz2t]

Yummy , it taste good with some eggplant too 😍😍😍😍

[@krishnaramroop2574]

Add tomatoes

[@krishnaramroop2574]

Pepper

[@riamungal2408]

Yummy j really love this i actually made this today i added peas in mine so delicious

[@Nailcarebarbados]

At 6:15 I drop a it in and RUN 🏃‍♀️ 😂

[@sophiasiutoung7410]

Yummy I have not had this in a long time. Thanks again Reshmi

[@mudslidebaby]

It was a pleasure watching this video. You started with a short but sweet history lesson which I truly enjoyed. It’s a simple dish but you turn it into this delicious looking meal, now I have to make it for the family, your style. Thank you so much. Much love👍

[@jenniferlaroche7132]

I love making that dish and it tastes so good eating it with your hand, please tell me how to do the onion chow

[@fayjohnson1238]

I second that - please!

[@lloydpersaud6261]

My favourite

[@vashtiguerra8186]

Gosh I love curry potatoes n eggs as well, n it’s a weekly dish in my home nearly each week lol, de only difference is dat I don’t fry my eggs, I put dem in just boiled n whole, n it’s yummy also.

[@savitrirampersad5600]

Looking dilisious

[@AstralPrincess]

Recipe for ONION CHOW please! Lol thanks

[@tahseennaj4274]

Lord girl..yummmm

[@samdayscott1713]

That' look so yummy I love eggs reshmi I must you inspire so many people. Love your cooking 😍.🙏👍👍💯💯🙋

[@sandramahadeo4910]

Hi Reshmi I also went back to my childhood my mother and grandmother always made this and I sometimes make it for my son have a blessed weekend bye.

[@AstralPrincess]

Please tell us the brand and type of everything you used example what brand of curry and geera etc.. Thanks

[@karminiparsan4440]

NEVER outgrow this😁😁😁with sada roti👍👍👍...and who eat all that...it was a lot 😊😊

[@sallygoolabsingh4999]

Hi reshmi this egg and aloo look amazing thank so much for sharing this delicious video I love all your cooking video 👍👍👍💙

[@iamlee6833]

Wonderful recipe my dear, would need to recreate this dish for the family. TFS

[@sarahlalla]

Wow what an lovely dish... looks so great!!.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😋😋😋😋

[@Lizze28]

This is my fav recipe! I still love this on a rainy or cold winter day.... dis is Indian comfort food. ❤️🇹🇹My dad used to say this was poor man food. 😩

[@mangog8277]

My granda said the same!

[@alishaphilbert4754]

Yes some people said they not eating that again had to much if it when they were small loll

[@Lizze28]

@@alishaphilbert4754 they dont know what they missing🤗

[@saabirahabdulwahhab144]

Poor man food?? This is pure art. Never had it, must try it.

[@alishaphilbert4754]

@@Lizze28 4 realll it nice

[@lyndadias2746]

Such a nice warm yummy dish to have in winter😄🙏Natasha😄

[@sharonboyce1423]

Hi Good night i love egg curry i do it just that way fry the eggs but i love it whole egg curry has it own tast bless day

[@jaleesatrevelyan1510]

This looks so good. I wish you could make this for me!!!

[@daddysbabyamrita5384]

Looks delicious but I dont cut my eggs I leave it whole .. luv mine with rice with hot peppers

[@vanessamohamed606]

Looking so delicious I have to try this recipe we put the eggplant and we don't cut the eggs

[@kuskut]

WOW brings back childhood memories of my Nani cooking this for us. Looks delicious and thanks for taking us on a trip down memory lane.

[@kerrymatura3257]

Looks delicious , first time I've seen a onion chow how do we make it??? I wanna try it😍😘

[@debson1024]

Looks yummy ❤️!!!! I make this but with roti my kids love it !!!!👍👍❤️❤️

[@lisettedavid7252]

Very delicious recipe,i like,many thanks for sharing,bye

[@janellekhan4887]

Lol yesterday please god I cooked this Thursday is fasting day for us today I made dhal dumpling soup .

[@samanthamohabeerkhan938]

I going to make this now

[@TasteofTrini]

Nice!!! 🙏🏽

[@pkmntrainerbrown9218]

Do you have a recipe for the onion chow?

[@alicagilbert3107]

I love your cooking I'll make this today

[@cindsdellacoonai-charles7427]

Tried this today .....came out real good i used bhagan instead....that creamy egg yolk is boss....thanks for sharing....family feed

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks for trying it!! Really happy it was a success! This is one of my favorites 🙂

[@veneshaabass607]

Love the tropical music 🎶🎶 o

[@terrancemanickchand3392]

First comment can I HV a shout-out and a like

[@locutz]

I eh go lie eh that looking delicious .

[@adamali3320]

I'm so feeling 2 eat this dish 😉👌

[@sandy-k1n]

Yummo!😋👍🏽👍🏽

[@user-cm3yx1ec7n]

Dinner looking proper and delicious 🖤👍🏿

[@shanevest4228]

How I do remember eating that as a child in Trinidad. I have lived in Texas for too long, but I will be making this soon. Thank you so much for this recipe.

[@tonyb2425]

Where in Texas? 20 years now in Seabrook, TX

[@shanevest4228]

This was my wife’s reply. She’s originally from Freeport and I’ve lived in the Corpus Christi area most of my life. We met in Brooklyn, NY and have been back in Texas for 23 years.

[@sherryramgoolam5735]

Lovely.. that is my favorite 😋

[@fayjohnson1238]

Yum yum mouth watering!

[@bighornize]

that go good with two barra

[@angelaseepersaud3719]

Looking delicious

[@Nick4073]

My childhood favorite with sada roti ❤😋

[@SusanB000]

I love egg and alloo!!

[@neilarmogum7022]

Looks delicious

[@wendyramkissoon2017]

Just Delicious 😋

[@sheemillebrooks548]

Dis is wat I begin waiting on omg thks much

[@lillypatty26]

Looks so yummy

[@judybst]

Yum!!

[@cindyali3695]

Yummy

[@TheDilovely]

Hmm never had this before...

[@AstralPrincess]

It's soooo good!

[@tahseennaj4274]

Yimmmm e

[@sddunlop]

Yummyy

[@TasteofTrini]

😉😉😉

[@MARIESDELISHDISH]

Looks scrumptious

[@pinkeyramsarran2790]

Reshmi your egg and alloo dish , looks yummy .

[@avalenefelix4646]

Perfect every time

[@saarahmohammed6094]

My fav dishhh🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@TasteofTrini]

🙂 Nice!

[@marilyngodoy5616]

It's look delicious 😋😋

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you!

[@tashasingh3222]

Finally get some time to watch this video and I got to say perfect,love it you're such a good cook your mom must be so proud of you.

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks so much hun! I guess she is🙂

[@firdouschoudhury6401]

Neither boiled egg is fried thus way or the curry is made made this way. 👎👎👎👎pathetic

[@TasteofTrini]

This is how I learned to do it in Trinidad and Tobago 🙂

[@firdouschoudhury6401]

@@TasteofTrini I see. Madam check some youtube videos and you will understand the mistakes. And moreover you need to use pre booked potatoes and we need to roast it a bit before mixing water. Good wishes for you. I watch your videos

[@KH-om2zi]

@@firdouschoudhury6401 Everyone has their own way of cooking especially when they live in different parts of the world. The way you know the recipe is obviously done differently from how it is done in Trinidad. It's pathetic to call the way she did it pathetic. Understand other people and their culture before you insult others.

[@yolandedick1587]

This is a dish i have been wanting to try, i have to put it on my to do list.