Egg French Toast
This Indian-style egg french toast is savory, soft in the middle, and lightly crisp at the edges. Bread is dipped in a seasoned egg mixture with onion, chili, and coriander, then pan-cooked until golden.
For 4 servings
- prep
Chop the onion, chili, and coriander.
Finely chop the onion, green chili, and coriander leaves so they mix evenly into the egg and cook quickly with the bread.
- mix · ~2 min
Make the egg mixture.
1.Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl.2.Add milk, onion, green chili, coriander leaves, black pepper, and salt.3.Whisk well until the eggs are smooth and the vegetables are evenly mixed. - fry · ~3 min
Dip the bread and cook the first batch.
1.Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat.2.Dip 2 bread slices into the egg mixture and coat both sides well.3.Place the slices in the pan and spoon some extra onion mixture on top if needed.4.Cook until the bottom is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.TIPDo not soak the bread too long or it can tear in the bowl. - fry · ~3 min
Flip and cook until golden.
Flip the bread carefully and cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes, pressing lightly with a spatula so the egg cooks through and the edges turn lightly crisp.
- fry · ~6 min
Cook the remaining slices.
Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan, dip the last 2 bread slices in the egg mixture, and cook them the same way until both sides are golden and the egg is fully set.
- serve
Serve hot.
What to keep in mind.
7 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Use slightly stale bread so it absorbs the egg mixture without falling apart.
- 2Keep the onion and chili very finely chopped so they cook through in the short pan time.
- 3Dip each slice briefly, then let excess egg drip off to avoid a soggy center.
- 4After placing the bread in the pan, spoon some of the onion-egg mix onto bare spots for even topping.
- 5Cook on medium heat, not high, so the egg sets fully before the bread over-browns.
- 6Press the toast lightly after flipping to help the chopped onion stick and cook into the surface.
- 7Serve immediately for the best contrast between the soft middle and crisp edges.
Adapt it for your goals.
Cheese
Add a little grated cheese to the egg mixture or on top after flipping for a richer, more filling breakfast.
low oilLow-oil
Cook on a well-seasoned or nonstick pan with less oil; you will get less crispness but a lighter result.
spicierSpicier
Increase the green chili or add a pinch of red chili powder for a sharper, street-style heat.
masalaMasala
Add a pinch of turmeric and garam masala to the eggs for a warmer, more aromatic Indian flavor.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Protein from Eggs
Eggs make this toast more satisfying and help turn plain bread into a more balanced savory breakfast.
Herb and Onion Goodness
Coriander, onion, and green chili add flavor, freshness, and plant compounds without needing heavy sauces.
Home-Cooked and Simple
Made from basic ingredients in a pan, this dish lets you control the amount of oil, salt, and spice.
Frequently asked questions
The bread is usually soaked too long or the pan heat is too low. Dip quickly, let excess egg drip off, and cook on medium heat.
