5 from 15 votes
Egg Fry Masala
Egg Fry Masala features boiled eggs cooked briefly in a spiced mixture of garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, cumin seeds, and a blend of red chili powder, turmeric, salt, and garam masala. The eggs become crispy and golden brown on the edges, absorbing the rich masala flavors. This dish offers a savory, protein-rich option suitable for pairing with bread, naan, roti, or served alone.
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
1
People
Calories:
642 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Breakfast, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 3 egg hard-boiled
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon butter with salt
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 2-3 green chili
- Few curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- few Coriander leaves
Instructions
Boil eggs
- Boil eggs. Peel the shells.
- Cut them into halves and set them aside.
Cup of Yum
Prepare masala
- Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add cumin seeds and turn them aromatic.
- Stir in chopped garlic and saute for a few seconds.
- Add salt, spices, curry leaves and chillies. Combine well.
- Place the boiled eggs one by one into the masala in a pan.
- Fry for less than a minute and turn their sides.
- Fry until they turn crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot egg fry masala either with bread, naan /roti or as such for a quick protein-rich breakfast!
Notes
- Use fresh eggs boiled and peeled carefully to ensure clean halves.
- Adjust chili quantity based on spice preference.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- This dish pairs well with fresh Indian breads or as a standalone protein snack.
- Ensure cumin seeds are aromatic before adding other spices for optimal flavor extraction.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1People
Calories
642kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
(65%)
Monounsaturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
590mg
(197%)
Sodium
2941mg
(123%)
Potassium
342mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1749IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 642
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1People | |
| Calories | 642kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 590mg | 197% |
| Sodium | 2941mg | 123% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1749IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.