Loading...
Flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a spicy onion masala and a hard-boiled egg. A beloved bakery-style snack from Kerala, perfect with a cup of hot chai.
For 6 servings
Prepare the Hard-Boiled Eggs
Cook the Masala Filling
A creamy, comforting Kerala-style curry where eggs are gently poached in a fragrant coconut milk gravy. Spiced with classic South Indian flavors, it's a quick and delicious dish best served with rice or appam.
A classic Kerala fish curry from the backwaters of Alleppey. Tender fish simmered in a creamy coconut milk gravy, made tangy with raw mangoes. A perfect side for steamed rice.
A creamy and fragrant egg curry from the heart of Kerala, made with hard-boiled eggs simmered in a spiced coconut milk gravy. This authentic 'Mutta Curry' is a perfect side for appam, idiyappam, or steamed rice.
An authentic guide to cooking perfect Kerala Matta Rice, a traditional parboiled red rice with a unique earthy flavor and delightfully chewy texture. This nutrient-packed staple is the ideal accompaniment for classic South Indian curries like sambar and avial.
Flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a spicy onion masala and a hard-boiled egg. A beloved bakery-style snack from Kerala, perfect with a cup of hot chai.
This kerala recipe takes 65 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 349.08 calories per serving with 8.26g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or brunch.
Assemble the Egg Puffs
Bake to Golden Perfection
Replace the egg with a filling of spiced mashed potatoes, peas, and carrots for a vegetarian version.
Use a spicy minced chicken (chicken keema) filling instead of the onion masala and egg.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder along with the other spices in the masala for an extra kick.
Use a vegan puff pastry, replace the egg with spiced tofu or mushrooms, and brush with plant-based milk instead of egg wash.
Eggs are a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle building, tissue repair, and overall body function.
The puff pastry is rich in carbohydrates, which the body uses as its primary fuel source, providing a quick and effective energy boost.
A single bakery-style Egg Puff contains approximately 300-380 calories, primarily from the puff pastry (fat and carbohydrates) and the egg (protein and fat).
Egg Puff is considered an indulgent snack rather than a health food. While the egg provides high-quality protein, the puff pastry is high in refined flour and saturated fats. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Yes, you can! Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the puffs in the basket in a single layer and air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up. You may need to work in batches.
Store leftover egg puffs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, place them in a preheated oven or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until warm and crispy. Avoid using a microwave as it will make the pastry soggy.
Yes. You can assemble the puffs, place them on a baking sheet, and freeze them until solid. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag for up to a month. Bake directly from frozen, adding an extra 5-7 minutes to the baking time.
This can happen for a few reasons: the pastry was too warm when it went into the oven, the oven was not preheated to the correct temperature, or the edges were sealed too tightly with the egg wash, which can prevent layers from separating and rising.