Curry Deviled Eggs Recipe (2024)

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This curry deviled eggs recipe is a sponsored post withEgg Farmers of Canada. #WorldEggDay

Need a quick, tasty snack? Look no further than these curry deviled eggs. Perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs are filled with a creamy, curry spice mixture, green onion and some fresh lime juice. Curried eggs are sure to be a favourite that you’ll want to make again and again.

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If you’ve been following Girl Heart Food for a little while, you know how I love using local ingredients when possible.

You also know that I love eggs (hello scrambled egg sandwich, pizza omelette and eggs in salsa), and I especially love that I use fresh, local Newfoundland eggs.

Eggs are not only delicious, but they’re so versatile and filling!

From a simple boiled egg for breakfast, to an egg sandwich, to something like a cheesy soufflé or curry deviled eggs, they can be enjoyed in a variety of ways for just about any meal or snack. What’s not to love?

World Egg Day

It’s that time of year again when we’ll be enjoying extra eggs and highlighting their awesomeness because today, October 9th, is World Egg Day! Woot woot!

Besides how tasty eggs are, I feel good knowing that the eggs I buy from our grocery store comes from local farmers in my community. How cool is that?

There are more than 1,100 egg farmers in all ten provinces and the Northwest Territories. That’s families who work hard every single day to provide farm fresh, local and high-quality eggs to their fellow Canadians.

Aside from providing such a fabulous product, Canada’s egg farming sector loves to give back by supporting local communities. They’ve donated millions (yes, millions!) of eggs to food banks across Canada. That just makes my heart happy!

In celebrating World Egg Day, Chef Lynn Crawford and Canadian egg farmers have come together to talk about their love of eggs in this video.

I’d love to hear how you enjoy eggs in your home. Lately, for me, it’s these curried deviled eggs. So good! Don’t forget to use the hashtag #WorldEggDay. Let’s get the word out about how incredible eggs are!

Why We Love Curry Deviled Eggs

  • They come together in about 30 minutes.
  • They’re always a party favourite.
  • Deviled eggs are such a great mid-afternoon snack (or even lunch with a side salad).
  • Of course, they taste amazing!
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How To Make Deviled Eggs

Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

Cook the hard-boiled eggs by steaming

  1. Place some water into a saucepan and bring to a roaring boil.
  2. Gently add eggs to a steamer basket and carefully place on top of the saucepan of boiling water.
  3. Cover and reduce heat to a medium boil and cook eggs until they’ve hard-boiled.
  4. Once eggs are cooked, place them in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
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Prepare the filling for deviled eggs and assemble

  1. For each cooked egg, carefully remove the shell.
  2. Pat the egg dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Cut the egg in half vertically so you’re left with two halves. Gently scoop out the yolks and place in a small bowl. You can use the edge of a spoon to nudge them out. Repeat until all the eggs are done.
  3. Once the eggs have the yolks removed, place the egg whites on a sheet pan, platter or board for piping into later.
  4. Place the egg yolks in a small food processor and process until the egg yolks are nice and smooth. To the egg yolks, add mayonnaise, lime juice and seasonings. Process again until everything is combined. Note: If you don’t have a food processor, no worries … just use a bowl and mash/stir the ingredients together.
  5. Place the egg yolk mixture into a bowl and stir in bell pepper and green onion. I prefer not to use the food processor here, just so you have some texture left in the veggies.
  6. Transfer the deviled egg filling to a piping bag (or simply use a spoon) to fill the egg whites. All that’s left to do is garnish!
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How Long To Cook Them

Generally, cook time (via steaming) can vary anywhere from 13 to 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.

The time can vary depending on a variety of factors, such as their size, how cold the eggs are before cooking, how you like them done and the method of cooking.

For me, hard-boiled eggs (that are going to be used in deviled eggs), 14 minutes is just right.

As a test, if you aren’t sure, when you think the eggs are done, you can pull one out, rinse, peel and cut open. If it’s not done to your liking, simply continue cooking the eggs.

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Storing and Enjoying

Deviled eggs should be kept cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoyed within 1 to 2 days.

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Tips and Variations

  • These eggs are hard-boiled via steaming. If you have a favourite way of cooking hard-boiled eggs (like boiling), go for it!
  • Don’t forget to shock the eggs with cold water after they’ve cooked so you don’t overcook them. It’s a simple step that really helps!
  • If you like, you can replace some of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt. Things will still be creamy!
  • If you like spice, feel free to add a little more ground cayenne pepper. Alternatively, if you aren’t a huge lover of spicy food, use less (or omit).
  • Instead of cilantro, you can garnish with parsley. It doesn’t have quite the same taste but will still add an herbaceous flavour (and lovely pop of colour).
  • Don’t have green onion? Try some chopped chives instead.
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More Easy Egg Recipes

  • Western Sandwich
  • Scrambled Egg Wrap
  • Ham and Egg Sandwich With Harissa Mayo

Hope you love these curry deviled eggs as much as we do! And, again, please let me know how you will be enjoying eggs on #WorldEggDay in the comments below. Love to hear from you!

If you make this curried eggs recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

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Curry Deviled Eggs Recipe

Dawn | Girl Heart Food

Need a quick, tasty snack? Look no further than these curry deviled eggs. Perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs are filled with a creamy, curry spice mixture, green onion and some fresh lime juice. Curried eggs are sure to be a favourite that you'll want to make again and again.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Snack

Servings 24 deviled eggs

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • 7 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, from about one lime
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, plus more to taste for optional garnish
  • 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper (super small dice)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion, plus more to taste for optional garnish
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 Thai (Bird's Eye) chili pepper, minced (optional)

Instructions

  • Place about 2 or 3 inches of water in a saucepan and bring to a roaring boil for 1 minute or so.

    Note: The water shouldn't touch the steamer basket or steamer pot when it's placed over top.

  • Gently place eggs into a steamer basket or steamer pot (use one that will properly fit over the saucepan) in a single layer and carefully place on top of the saucepan of boiling water (the boiling water shouldn't be touching the bottom of the steamer basket or steamer pot). Cover.

  • Reduce heat to a medium boil and cook eggs for about 13 to 15 minutes until they're hard-boiled. There are various factors determining how long you will need to cook the eggs (like their size and how cold they are when you started to cook them). For me, mine were good at the 14-minute mark. If you like, you can always remove one egg and test to see how it's done.

  • Just before eggs are cooked, place some cold water and a couple of cups of ice in a large bowl. Once eggs are done, place them in the cold ice water so they stop cooking.

  • Peel the shell from each egg (I find the eggs are easier to peel if you do so under cold running water).

  • Pat each egg dry of excess moisture with paper towels or a clean tea towel.

  • Cut each egg in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the yolks and place the yolks into a bowl, while placing the egg white halves onto a serving platter. I find it helpful to carefully wipe the knife with a clean cloth in between cuts as to keep things neat and tidy.

  • Place the yolks in a small food processor and process until smooth.

    Note: If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the yolks to your desired consistency with a fork (but the food processor will give you a smoother consistency).

  • To egg yolks, add mayonnaise, lime juice, curry powder, turmeric powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Process (or mash) until everything is well combined.

  • Once the yolks are at your desired consistency, stir in bell pepper and green onion with a spoon (don't use the processor for this; if the mixture is in a food processor, I like to transfer it to a bowl and stir with a spoon so you have some texture in the veggies).

  • Either spoon or pipe (using a piping bag and frosting tip) the yolk mixture into the egg whites.

  • Garnish with cilantro and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper, green onion and chili pepper (if desired). Serve and enjoy!

    Note: Keep chilled and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 1 to 2 days.

Notes

  • These eggs are hard-boiled via steaming. If you have a favourite way of cooking hard-boiled eggs (like boiling), go for it!
  • Don’t forget to shock the eggs with cold water after they’ve cooked so you don’t overcook them. It’s a simple step that really helps!

A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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FAQs

What is the difference between curried eggs and deviled eggs? ›

In the food vocabulary according to Grant, here's the difference. Curried eggs are simply eggs, curry powder and mayonnaise. Deviled eggs have eggs, curry powder, mayonnaise and mustard. I know now the difference and I will never make that mistake again (ahem!).

Should you make deviled eggs the night before or the day of? ›

Prep deviled eggs too far in advance, and you'll have dried out filling and stinky boiled egg whites. For the best results, prep your deviled eggs up to two days in advance and keep the egg whites and filling separate until you're ready to serve. This prepping method also applies if you're not even leaving the house.

Why do you add vinegar to deviled eggs? ›

A light-colored vinegar, like the white-wine vinegar we use in these creamy deviled eggs, brings a touch of acidity to the filling and balances the richness of the yolks and the mayonnaise.

How do you thicken curried eggs? ›

Using the back of a spatula, break up a couple of boiled egg yolks and combine, this helps to further thicken the sauce and add an incredible amount of flavor to the curry.

What are deviled eggs called in the South? ›

At church functions in parts of the Southern and Midwestern United States, the terms "stuffed eggs", "salad eggs", and "dressed eggs" occur instead, to avoid reference to the word "devil". For this reason, the term "angel eggs" is also occasionally used.

What is egg curry made of? ›

Egg curry is a comforting Indian dish of curried eggs. It is basically made with hard boiled eggs, onions, tomatoes, whole & ground spices and herbs. Indian cuisine is very diverse and an egg curry is made in several ways, with recipes varying by state and even by family.

How many deviled eggs per person? ›

This amount can vary depending on the crowd size and how many appetizers are served at the same time. If you have a smaller group of 4-12 people, 2-3 deviled eggs per person are plenty, but you may want to reduce the serving size to just 2 for larger crowds and if other appetizers are present.

How long should you boil eggs? ›

Put the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once the water is at a rolling boil, turn off the heat and cover the pot with the lid. Allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for the following times according to the desired doneness: 3 minutes for SOFT boiled; 6 minutes for MEDIUM boiled; 12 minutes for HARD boiled.

What can I use instead of mustard in deviled eggs? ›

If you preferred to have no mustard flavor, a prepared curry powder or paste adds delicious flavor to deviled eggs. You could also reach for sriracha, smoked paprika, harissa, horseradish, wasabi, pesto, pureed avocado, pickle relish, I could go on forever.

How do you make Paula Deen deviled eggs? ›

Mash yolks with a fork and stir in mayonnaise, pickle relish and mustard. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Fill egg whites evenly with yolk mixture. Garnish with paprika, pickles and pimentos.

How do you fix too much mayo in deviled eggs? ›

One way to ensure you get a good yolk-to-mayo ratio is to cook a few extra eggs. That way, you'll have extra yolks to balance a filling that has too much mayonnaise, and the extra yolks also make the filling creamier.

What to do when you put too much vinegar in deviled eggs? ›

  1. If you have added too much vinegar to your recipe, don't panic. There are some simple ways to balance the acidity and save your dish. ...
  2. - Add some sugar or honey to the dish. Sugar and honey can counteract the sourness of vinegar and add some sweetness to the dish. ...
  3. - Add some baking soda to the dish. Bakin.
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Does milk make curry thicker? ›

Add dairy.

Many curry sauces have a creamy texture, so try adding more dairy—like Greek yogurt, heavy cream, or a thick non-dairy ingredient like coconut cream—to thicken a watery curry sauce.

What does cornstarch do to curry? ›

If you have some cornstarch on hand in your kitchen, mix a tablespoon (15 mL) of cornstarch with a tablespoon (15 mL) of water. Mix this into your curry while it's boiling to get it to thicken. If necessary, you can add a bit more water and cornstarch if your curry doesn't thicken with one tablespoon (15 mL) of each.

What do Christians call deviled eggs? ›

In some regions of the South and the Midwest, deviled eggs are also called salad or dressed eggs when they are served at a church function, to avoid the term "deviled." Deviled eggs have been a popular picnic offering as well as being a standard item in what has become known, especially in the South, as "funeral food."

What are the benefits of curried eggs? ›

Egg curry is highly nutritious food, especially for children as it is loaded with proteins, calcium, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals which is much needed for healthy growth. Added to that, eggs are the only food source that naturally contains Vitamin D essential for calcium absorption and bone development.

What makes a deviled egg a deviled egg? ›

What Are Deviled Eggs? Deviled eggs are hard-boiled eggs that have been peeled, cut in half, then stuffed with a paste made from the yolk and other ingredients. Basic deviled egg filling is made with egg yolks, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, salt, and pepper.

What is the difference between egg curry and egg masala? ›

What is the difference between an Egg Masala and an Egg Curry? In the true sense, Egg Masala is North Indian and Egg Curry is South Indian. However you often see Dhaba Anda Masala is being served as Dhaba Egg Curry.

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