Dim Pauruti
Bread slices dipped in a lightly spiced egg mixture and pan-fried until golden, Dim Pauruti is a beloved Bengali breakfast that is quick, comforting, and especially good with ketchup and a cup of chai.
For 4 servings
- prep
Chop the onion and green chili.
Finely chop the onion and green chili so they mix evenly into the egg and cook quickly in the pan.
- mix · ~2 min
Whisk the egg mixture.
1.Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl.2.Add onion, green chili, milk, salt, and black pepper.3.Whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined and the onion is evenly spread through the mixture. - fry · ~1 min
Heat the oil in a pan.
Set a frying pan over medium heat and add the oil. Let it heat until the surface looks shiny but not smoking.
TIPKeep the heat at medium so the bread cooks through before the egg browns too fast. - assemble · ~1 min
Dip the bread in the egg mixture.
1.Place one bread slice into the egg mixture.2.Turn it once so both sides are coated.3.Let the bread soak briefly so some chopped onion sticks to the surface. - fry · ~4 min
Pan-fry the coated bread.
1.Place the coated bread in the hot pan.2.Spoon a little extra egg mixture with onion over the top.3.Cook until the underside is golden and set, about 2 minutes.4.Flip and cook the other side until golden and cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes more. - fry · ~8 min
Repeat with the remaining bread.
Dip and fry the remaining bread slices in the same way, adding the rest of the egg mixture evenly across the pieces.
- serve
Serve hot with tomato ketchup.
What to keep in mind.
7 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Use slightly stale or day-old bread so it soaks up the egg without tearing.
- 2Keep the onion very finely chopped; bigger pieces can fall off and burn in the pan.
- 3Dip each slice briefly, not too long, or the center can turn soggy before the outside browns.
- 4Spoon some extra egg and onion on top right after the bread hits the pan for fuller coverage.
- 5Cook on medium heat so the egg sets through before the bread becomes too dark.
- 6Serve immediately after frying; Dim Pauruti loses its crisp edges as it sits.
- 7If making for a crowd, keep finished slices on a wire rack, not stacked, to prevent steaming.
Adapt it for your goals.
Low-oil
Use a well-seasoned nonstick pan and brush on just a little oil; you still get a golden finish with less grease.
high proteinHigh-protein
Add one extra egg and use fewer bread slices for a more egg-forward version that feels heartier for breakfast.
cheesyCheesy
Sprinkle a little grated cheese over the top after flipping for a richer, kid-friendly take with a melty finish.
masalaMasala
Add a pinch of turmeric and red chili powder to the egg mixture for deeper color and a more robust, street-style flavor.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Protein from Eggs
Eggs make this breakfast more filling and provide quality protein that pairs well with the bread.
Aromatic Veg Boost
Onion and green chili add flavor, a little fiber, and plant compounds without making the dish heavy.
Quick Energy Breakfast
Bread provides easy-to-digest carbohydrates, making this a practical morning meal when you need something fast and satisfying.
Frequently asked questions
The bread is likely soaking too long or the pan heat is too low. Dip briefly, then fry on medium so the egg sets as the bread crisps.
