Egg Ghotalo
A famous street food from Surat, this dish is a flavorful and spicy mash-up of boiled and fried eggs in a rich tomato-onion gravy. Seasoned with pav bhaji masala, it's a hearty meal best enjoyed with buttered pav.
For 2 servings
5 steps. 20 minutes total.
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Step 1
- a.Prepare the Eggs and Vegetables
- b.Place 2 eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes to hard-boil them.
- c.Once boiled, transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water. Peel and roughly mash them with a fork. Set aside.
- d.While the eggs are boiling, finely chop the onion, tomatoes, and green chilies.
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Step 2
- a.Cook the Base Gravy
- b.Heat butter and oil in a wide, flat pan (tawa) over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the chopped onions.
- c.Sauté the onions for 5-6 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
- d.Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 1 minute until the raw aroma disappears.
- e.Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes, mashing them with a spatula, until they turn soft and pulpy.
- f.Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, pav bhaji masala, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook the spices for 2 minutes.
- g.Pour in 1/4 cup of hot water, mix, and let the gravy simmer for 2-3 minutes until oil begins to separate at the edges.
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Step 3
- a.Create the 'Ghotalo' Mixture
- b.Add the mashed boiled eggs to the gravy in the pan.
- c.Using a potato masher, mash and mix everything together directly on the tawa. This process of mashing is what gives the dish its name 'Ghotalo' (mess).
- d.Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing the mashed eggs to absorb the flavors of the masala.
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Step 4
- a.Add the Sunny-Side-Up Eggs
- b.Spread the ghotalo mixture evenly across the pan.
- c.Create two small wells in the mixture with the back of a spoon.
- d.Carefully crack the remaining 2 raw eggs, one into each well.
- e.Sprinkle a pinch of salt and red chili powder over the raw eggs.
- f.Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
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Step 5
- a.Garnish and Serve
- b.Turn off the heat and garnish the Egg Ghotalo generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
- c.While the ghotalo rests, slice the pavs horizontally. Toast them on a separate tawa with a dollop of butter until golden brown and slightly crisp.
- d.Serve the hot Egg Ghotalo immediately with the buttered pav and a side of sliced onions.
What to keep in mind.
5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1For an authentic street-style taste, use a wide iron tawa and a potato masher to mix everything together.
- 2Don't overcook the sunny-side-up eggs; the runny yolk mixes with the gravy and adds a rich, creamy texture.
- 3Pav bhaji masala is crucial for the signature flavor of this dish. Do not substitute it if possible.
- 4Toast the pav generously with butter until slightly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
- 5If you find the gravy too thick, you can add a splash of hot water to adjust the consistency.
Adapt it for your goals.
Cheese Egg Ghotalo
After adding the sunny-side-up eggs, sprinkle a generous amount of grated Amul or mozzarella cheese on top before covering the pan to cook. The melted cheese adds a rich, gooey texture.
Keema Egg GhotaloKeema Egg Ghotalo
Add 1/2 cup of cooked chicken or mutton keema (mince) to the base gravy along with the mashed eggs for a heartier, protein-packed version.
Vegetable Egg GhotaloVegetable Egg Ghotalo
Sauté 1/4 cup of finely chopped capsicum (bell pepper) along with the onions to add extra crunch and nutrition to the dish.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Excellent Source of Protein
With four eggs in the recipe, this dish is packed with high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function. It helps in keeping you full and satiated for longer.
Rich in Vitamins and Minerals
Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrients like Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, selenium, and choline. Tomatoes add a good dose of Vitamin C and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
Energy Boosting
The combination of protein from eggs, fats from butter and oil, and carbohydrates from the pav provides a significant and sustained energy boost, making it a great meal for any time of the day.
Frequently asked questions
Egg Ghotalo is a popular street food dish from Surat, Gujarat. The word 'Ghotalo' means 'mess' or 'mishmash', which perfectly describes the dish—a delicious mix of mashed hard-boiled eggs, a spicy tomato-onion gravy, and topped with sunny-side-up eggs with runny yolks.