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Curried Scrambled Eggs

May 31, 2011 by Nicole 32 Comments

Curried Scrambled Eggs with Avocado and Fruit

I’ve been eating eggs for breakfast quite a bit lately.  This isn’t because I’m stuck in a rut, but because I feel good when I eat eggs and I just really like them.  And okay, maybe I have been in a bit of a rut.

Normally I make some kind of omelet or scramble using whatever cheese or veggies I find in the fridge, but the other day I realized I was out of cheese.  Once I got over the shock of being out of cheese (I can’t remember that ever happening before), I realized I didn’t have much else to put in an omelet either.  I decided I’d just have some plain scrambled eggs, which has always been one of my favorite ways to eat them anyway.

I whipped up a couple eggs with a small dollop of sour cream (a friend taught me that trick and it’s fantastic), melted some butter in my favorite little skillet, then paused for a minute.  There was a bottle of curry powder just sitting there on the counter next to the stove.  Without even thinking too much about it, I grabbed the curry powder, sprinkled some into my palm, then dumped it into the pan with the melted butter.  I cooked it a bit then poured in the eggs and watched the turmeric-tinged butter swirl into the mixture.  It was beautiful, it smelled fantastic, and suddenly I had so much more than just plain scrambled eggs to look forward to.

This is too simple to really be called a recipe, but I enjoyed the eggs so much that I just had to tell you about it.  I also thought I’d share my method of cooking eggs, which might be new to a few of you.

Eggs, sour cream, salt, and pepper

I start with a couple eggs, a small spoonful of sour cream, and plenty of salt and pepper.  I whisk it all together with a wire whisk or a fork, depending on what’s clean and/or handy.  I also preheat the broiler at this point.

Melting Butter

Then I heat my skillet over medium-low, making sure to give the pan enough time to heat up, then add a chunk of butter.

Butter and Curry Powder

Next comes the curry powder.  I don’t use whole lot, but if you really like the flavor of curry powder, you could certainly add more.

Cooking the curry powder

Stir the curry and butter around and let it cook together briefly.

Egg Mixture in pan

Next, pour in the egg mixture.

Cooking the Eggs

Using a silicone spatula, or whatever you have handy, gently push the eggs from the outside of the pan toward the center, working your way around.

Eggs almost set

Keep this up until the eggs are mostly set, but still liquid on the very top.  Now pop the pan into the oven under the broiler (not too close) for about 30 seconds to finish cooking the eggs.

Cooked Eggs

And that’s it!  I hope you enjoy some curried scrambled eggs soon – I think I’ll have some more tomorrow.

I have been chosen by McCormick to participate in the McCormick Real Gourmets program. I have been paid by them and I received a big box full of McCormick Gourmet spices. I have been using McCormick Gourmet for years, and am thrilled for the opportunity to explore more of their spices and blends. I used McCormick Gourmet Curry Powder in this recipe.

Curried Scrambled Eggs
one serving

2 eggs
1 rounded teaspoon sour cream
generous pinch of salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon of butter
1/4 teaspoon of curry powder

Preheat broiler and place oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler element.

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, salt, and pepper.  Heat a small, oven-proof, non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.  Add butter and let it melt. Add curry powder and cook, stirring, for a few seconds until it’s very fragrant.  Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Use a spatula to gently push the eggs from the outside of the skillet to the center, working your way around the pan. When eggs are nearly set, put the pan under the broiler for about 30 seconds, or until eggs are cooked through.  Enjoy!

 

Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Low Carb, Main Courses, McCormick Real Gourmets

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  1. lizzie says

    June 1, 2011 at 1:08 am

    Masala omelettes are one of my favourite breakfasts; a little chopped onion, chopped coriander and chopped tomato are worthy additions. Beautiful pics.
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  2. Steve @ HPD says

    June 1, 2011 at 4:49 am

    Re: Eggs + sour cream: eggs + cottage cheese also works. but no one buys cottage cheese anymore. maybe because of the weird name? cottage? is there also a beach house cheese out there somewhere? time share cheese? mountain cabin cheese?
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  3. Nicole says

    June 1, 2011 at 6:51 am

    Lizzie: Yes! Sometimes some chopped fresh chile pepper and grated ginger, too! Now that I have more ingredients in my fridge, that might be what I eat today for breakfast or lunch. Steve: I still buy cottage cheese (only full fat though, can't stand the 2% kind). I've heard that cottage cheese works well in scrambled eggs, but I don't think I've tried it. You've inspired me! Also, have you tried cream cheese? My grandmother told me to try it recently and that's amazing, too. Very rich though.
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  4. Lily says

    June 1, 2011 at 6:51 am

    Yum. I too eat a lot of eggs and egg whites -- a perfect food, really. Looking forward to trying this!
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  5. Olga @ MangoTomato says

    June 1, 2011 at 7:02 am

    Great idea! I like adding different things to eggs. One of my favorite combinations is fresh ginger and garlic sauteed, then you pour in eggs, at the end add chopped tomatoes and cilantro. Can also add toasted cumin seeds or ground cumin.
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  6. manisha says

    June 1, 2011 at 7:07 am

    Sometimes a single Thai bird chile, sliced along its length. can do wonders to plain old scrambled eggs.
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  7. Nicole says

    June 1, 2011 at 7:09 am

    Yes! I love chiles in eggs. It's amazing how one simple flavor can make such a huge difference!
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  8. Ayesha says

    June 1, 2011 at 7:27 am

    I know what I'm having for lunch! That looks as delish as it sounded when you tweeted about it. Thanks for this post.
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  9. Andrea says

    June 1, 2011 at 7:36 am

    Wow, this is a great recipe! Look delicious. I always enjoy eggs. :)
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  10. Christina says

    June 1, 2011 at 8:51 am

    Oooh, I love curry, never thought of putting them in eggs. Thanks for the great idea!
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  11. Kristy Lynn @ Gastronomical Sovereignty says

    June 1, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I also tried a new egg dish this morning - it's been a big day for us!! I am glad you decided to share. My partner loves curry and I'll be giving this a shot next!
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  12. Jessica says

    June 1, 2011 at 11:13 am

    This sounds amazing! I just put them on my menu for this weekend!
    Reply
  13. Erica says

    June 2, 2011 at 1:47 am

    Haha...Those aren't scrambled eggs! :) Sounds delicious no matter what you classify them as! I'll be making this tomorrow morning!
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  14. Chris K says

    June 2, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Very interesting way to make scrambled eggs! The curry was a nice touch. I definitely think that it needs some veggies, like mushrooms, onions and tomatoes. Will play with it some more.
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  15. Suzanne says

    June 5, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    Yum, that looks really good! I've never tried curry with eggs, but I think the flavors would work so well together! I'll try it tomorrow morning for breakfast :o)
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  16. John Monday says

    June 9, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    I know a lot of folks who don’t eat eggs (they’re allergic, for health reasons, or concerns about animal cruelty). Here’s an awesome site that gives tips on cooking and baking without eggs: http://EggFreeLiving.com
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  17. Suzanne LLanera says

    June 10, 2011 at 2:32 am

    Oh this is something different. Must try this!
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  18. Lindsay Lehfeld says

    June 10, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    This sounds absolutely delightful! I too love adding cheese to eggs, but this seems like a healthy substitution worth trying.
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  19. elaine says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    I love the way yo talk in your blog, i love the way you explain the recipe and the photos too. I will try this recipe, right away! I would like you to visit my blog: Lo que pasa por mi boca, i hope you understand some spanish words, anyway, i love food and i love to recommend.
    Reply
  20. Alta says

    June 27, 2011 at 10:36 am

    I'm trying to eat more scrambled eggs + extra egg whites to up that whole protein thing, and sometimes, they get boring. Love this little idea.
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