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A beloved Kolkata street food classic! Spicy mashed potatoes are wrapped around a hard-boiled egg, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and fried to golden perfection. A perfect tea-time snack.
For 4 servings
Boil Potatoes and Eggs
Prepare the Potato Filling
Assemble the Chops
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A beloved Kolkata street food classic! Spicy mashed potatoes are wrapped around a hard-boiled egg, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and fried to golden perfection. A perfect tea-time snack.
This bengali recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 664.33 calories per serving with 20.17g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
Coat the Chops
Deep Fry to Perfection
Replace the hard-boiled egg with a cube of paneer or a small ball of spiced mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, beans).
Increase the amount of green chilies and red chili powder, or add a pinch of black pepper to the potato mixture for an extra kick.
Substitute the egg with a spicy minced meat (keema) filling to make 'Mangsher Chop', another popular Bengali snack.
Eggs are a complete protein source, containing all the essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, immune function, and overall body maintenance.
The complex carbohydrates in potatoes provide a steady release of energy, making this snack filling and satisfying.
Potatoes are an excellent source of potassium, an essential mineral that helps regulate blood pressure, fluid balance, and nerve signals.
A single Egg Potato Chop contains approximately 200-250 calories, depending on its size and the amount of oil absorbed during frying. A serving of two pieces would be around 400-500 calories.
Egg Potato Chop is a deep-fried snack, so it should be consumed in moderation. While eggs provide protein and potatoes offer carbohydrates and potassium, the deep-frying process adds significant fat and calories.
Yes, for a healthier version. To bake, preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F), spray the chops with oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. For an air fryer, cook at 180°C (360°F) for 15-18 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
This usually happens for a few reasons: the potato mixture was too warm or moist, there were cracks in the potato coating before frying, or the oil was not hot enough. Ensure the potato mix is cool and dry, seal the chops perfectly, and fry in properly heated oil.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in an oven or air fryer to regain their crispiness. Microwaving is not recommended as it will make them soggy.
Yes, you can assemble and coat the chops and store them in the refrigerator for up to a day before frying. You can also freeze the uncooked, coated chops for up to a month. Fry them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.