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Crispy, golden fritters with a surprise inside! Hard-boiled eggs are dipped in a savory, spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to perfection. A popular Indian street food snack, also known as Egg Pakora or Egg Bonda, that's perfect for rainy days.
Boil and Prepare the Eggs
Prepare the Batter
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Crispy, golden fritters with a surprise inside! Hard-boiled eggs are dipped in a savory, spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to perfection. A popular Indian street food snack, also known as Egg Pakora or Egg Bonda, that's perfect for rainy days.
This indian recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 297.52 calories per serving with 12g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
Fry the Fritters
Drain and Serve
Add 1-2 finely chopped green chilies to the batter along with the other spices for an extra kick of heat.
Incorporate 1 teaspoon of kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) into the batter for a unique, aromatic flavor.
Carefully scoop out the yolks from the boiled egg whites. Mash the yolks with chopped onions, coriander, and a pinch of garam masala. Refill the egg whites with this mixture, press the halves together, and then dip the whole egg in batter and fry.
Instead of halving the eggs, make a few small slits in the whole, peeled, boiled eggs. This allows the flavors to penetrate. Coat the whole egg in batter and fry until golden.
Eggs and chickpea flour (besan) are excellent sources of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, immune function, and maintaining satiety.
Eggs provide vital nutrients like Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, choline, and selenium, which support brain health, bone strength, and a healthy metabolism.
The batter is made from besan and rice flour, both of which are naturally gluten-free, making this a suitable snack for individuals with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
One serving of Egg Fritters, which is typically 2 pieces, contains approximately 340 calories. The calorie count can vary based on the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
Egg Fritters are a good source of protein from both the eggs and the chickpea flour. However, because they are deep-fried, they are high in fat and calories. They are best enjoyed in moderation as an occasional treat rather than a daily food.
Yes, for a lower-fat version, you can use an air fryer. Preheat it to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the battered eggs in a single layer in the basket, spray them lightly with oil, and air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. The texture will be slightly different from the deep-fried version but still delicious.
There are two key steps. First, ensure your batter is thick enough—like a heavy cream or pancake batter. Second, and most importantly, you must pat the boiled egg halves completely dry with a paper towel before dipping them. Any moisture will prevent the batter from sticking.
Egg Fritters are traditionally served hot with dipping sauces like green mint-coriander chutney, sweet and tangy tamarind chutney, or simple tomato ketchup. They pair wonderfully with a hot cup of masala chai.