Awadhi Egg Chaat

Name: Awadhi Egg Chaat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: awadhi
Ingredients: 4 pcs egg (hard boiled, peeled, halved lengthwise); 1 tbsp ghee (for frying eggs); 1 cup yogurt (thick, whisked smooth, chilled); 2 tbsp mint chutney (green chutney); 2 tbsp tamarind chutney (imli chutney, sweet and tangy); 1 pcs onion (small, finely chopped); 1 pcs tomato (small, deseeded, finely chopped); 1 pcs green chili (finely chopped, adjust to taste); 1 pinch red chili powder (kashmiri, for sprinkling); 1 pinch cumin powder (roasted, for sprinkling); 0.5 tsp chaat masala; 1 pinch black salt (kala namak); 1 pinch salt; 0.25 cup sev (fine gram flour noodles, for garnish); 2 tbsp coriander leaves (fresh, finely chopped, for garnish); 2 tbsp pomegranate (fresh arils, for garnish)

RATING

4.3/5(35)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A royal street food from the lanes of Lucknow, this Awadhi Egg Chaat brings together crisp-fried egg halves, creamy whipped yogurt, and tangy-spicy chutneys. Layered with fragrant masala, crunchy sev, and fresh pomegranate, each bite is a burst of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. A showstopper starter that comes together in minutes.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 KATORI

223 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep
Boil, peel, and halve the eggs.
Bring water to a boil, add the eggs and cook for 10 minutes until hard boiled. Cool under running water, peel carefully, and slice each egg lengthwise into two halves.
TIPUse eggs that are a few days old — they peel more easily than very fresh ones.
prep
Prepare the chaat base and toppings.
1.Whisk the chilled yogurt until completely smooth and lump-free. Set aside.
2.Finely chop the onion, deseeded tomato, green chili, and coriander leaves. Keep separate.
3.Have the mint chutney, tamarind chutney, sev, and pomegranate arils ready for assembly.
fry · ~4 min
Pan-fry the egg halves until golden.
1.Heat ghee in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
2.Place the egg halves yolk-side up and fry for 2-3 minutes until the white edges turn golden and slightly crisp.
3.Carefully flip and fry the yolk side for another 30 seconds. Remove to a plate.
TIPDon't crowd the pan — fry in batches if needed so the eggs crisp up rather than steam.
assemble
Layer the chaat in serving bowls.
1.Spread 2-3 tbsp of whisked yogurt at the base of each serving bowl.
2.Place two fried egg halves on top of the yogurt, yolk side up.
3.Drizzle 1.5 tsp each of mint chutney and tamarind chutney over the eggs.
4.Sprinkle the chopped onion, tomato, and green chili evenly over the top.
garnish
Finish with spices and crunchy toppings.
1.Sprinkle a pinch each of red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, and regular salt over the chaat.
2.Top generously with fine sev, fresh coriander leaves, and pomegranate arils.
3.Serve immediately before the sev loses its crunch.
TIPAssemble only when ready to serve — the contrast of hot eggs, cold yogurt, and crunchy sev is what makes this chaat special.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use eggs that are a few days old for easier peeling after boiling.
2
Don't crowd the pan when frying eggs — work in batches for crisp edges.
3
Whisk the yogurt until completely smooth to avoid lumps in the chaat base.
4
Assemble the chaat only just before serving to keep the sev crunchy.
5
Deseed the tomato to prevent the chaat from turning watery.
6
For extra heat, add a pinch of finely chopped green chili to the yogurt base.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

high protein

High-protein

Double the egg quantity and use thick Greek yogurt for a protein-packed version that makes a satisfying post-workout meal or light dinner.

low oil

Low-oil

Skip the ghee pan-fry and simply halve the boiled eggs; brush lightly with oil and air-fry at 180°C for 5 minutes for a lower-fat version without sacrificing crispness.

vegan

Vegan

Replace eggs with pan-fried firm tofu slices and use coconut yogurt for a plant-based twist that still delivers the creamy, tangy, and crispy layers of the original.

HEALTH BENEFITS