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A crispy, savory South Indian snack featuring hard-boiled eggs dipped in a spicy chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to perfection. Perfect with a cup of chai or as an evening appetizer.
Prepare the Eggs
Make the Batter
Heat the Oil
A crispy, savory South Indian snack featuring hard-boiled eggs dipped in a spicy chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to perfection. Perfect with a cup of chai or as an evening appetizer.
This south_indian recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 298.03 calories per serving with 11.96g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
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Fry the Egg Vadas
Serve
Gently scoop out the yolks from the boiled egg whites. Mash the yolks with finely chopped onions, green chilies, coriander, and a pinch of garam masala. Stuff this mixture back into the egg white cavities before dipping in batter and frying.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder and 1-2 finely chopped green chilies to the batter for an extra kick of heat.
For a lower-oil version, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the battered eggs in a single layer in the basket, spray with a little oil, and air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
Add 1 tablespoon of hot oil from the frying pan into the batter just before frying. Whisk it in quickly. This makes the vadas extra crispy.
Both eggs and gram flour are rich in protein, which is essential for muscle building, tissue repair, and keeping you feeling full and satisfied.
Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse, providing high-quality protein, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, selenium, and choline, which is important for brain health.
The batter is made from gram flour (besan), which is derived from chickpeas and is naturally gluten-free, making this a suitable snack for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
One serving of Egg Vada (2 pieces) contains approximately 320-350 calories, primarily from the eggs, flour, and the oil absorbed during deep-frying.
Egg Vada is a delicious indulgence. While it's a good source of protein from eggs and gram flour, it is deep-fried, which makes it high in fat and calories. It's best enjoyed in moderation as an occasional snack.
Yes, you can make a healthier version in an air fryer. Prepare the battered eggs as directed, spray them with oil, and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. The texture will be slightly different from the deep-fried version but still delicious.
This usually happens for two reasons: the eggs were not patted dry enough, or the batter is too thin. Make sure the boiled egg halves are completely dry, and ensure your batter is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Egg Vada pairs wonderfully with a variety of dips. Popular choices include mint-coriander chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, or simple tomato ketchup. It's also a perfect snack to have with a hot cup of Indian masala chai.
You can prepare the batter a few hours ahead and store it in the refrigerator. However, it's best to add the baking soda just before you are ready to fry to ensure the vadas are light and fluffy.
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