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A quick and spicy South Indian side dish featuring hard-boiled eggs tossed in a fragrant masala of caramelized onions, black pepper, and fennel. Perfect with rice and rasam, ready in under 30 minutes.
For 4 servings
Boil and Prepare the Eggs
Sauté Aromatics and Onions
Add Spices and Masala
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A quick and spicy South Indian side dish featuring hard-boiled eggs tossed in a fragrant masala of caramelized onions, black pepper, and fennel. Perfect with rice and rasam, ready in under 30 minutes.
This south_indian recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 281.47 calories per serving with 14.15g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Fry the Eggs in Masala
Garnish and Serve
For a semi-dry version, add 1/4 cup of thin coconut milk or 2 tablespoons of tomato puree along with the spices and simmer for a few minutes before adding the eggs.
Add 1 teaspoon of Chettinad masala powder along with the other spices for a more complex and aromatic flavor profile.
Substitute the eggs with pan-fried firm tofu cubes, boiled potatoes, or mushrooms. Add them at the final step and toss to coat.
Eggs are a complete protein source, providing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
Black pepper contains piperine, a compound known to enhance metabolic performance and improve the absorption of nutrients like curcumin from turmeric.
The combination of turmeric (containing curcumin) and black pepper offers potent anti-inflammatory benefits, which can help reduce inflammation in the body.
One serving of Egg Pepper Fry (approximately 2 egg halves with masala) contains around 265-280 calories, primarily from the eggs and oil.
Yes, it can be a healthy dish. Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients. The spices like black pepper and turmeric offer anti-inflammatory benefits. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil used.
This dish pairs wonderfully with simple South Indian meals. It is traditionally served as a side with steamed rice and a lentil curry like sambar or a thin soup like rasam. It also goes well with chapati or roti.
Absolutely! Using store-bought or previously boiled eggs is a great way to speed up the preparation. Just peel, halve them, and proceed with the recipe from Step 2.
If the masala starts sticking, it usually means the heat is too high or there isn't enough moisture. Reduce the heat to low and you can add a splash of water (1-2 tablespoons) to deglaze the pan and prevent burning.