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A quintessential Mumbai street food delight! A perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg rests on a bed of spicy, tangy onion-tomato masala, served with soft, buttered pav. It's a quick, protein-packed meal perfect for breakfast or a snack.
For 2 servings
Prepare the Masala Base
Add Spices
Cook the Eggs (Half Fry)
A quintessential Mumbai street food delight! A perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg rests on a bed of spicy, tangy onion-tomato masala, served with soft, buttered pav. It's a quick, protein-packed meal perfect for breakfast or a snack.
This maharashtrian recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 2 servings. At 550.22 calories per serving with 19.08g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack or lunch.
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Toast the Pav and Serve
Sprinkle a generous amount of grated processed cheese (like Amul) or mozzarella over the eggs during the last minute of cooking. Cover until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
After the eggs are cooked, gently break and scramble the egg whites into the masala with a spatula, leaving the yolks intact and runny for a different texture.
Create a green paste by blending coriander leaves, mint leaves, and a green chilli. Add this paste along with the tomatoes for a vibrant, herby, and spicier version.
Eggs are a complete protein source, providing all the essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
The combination of carbohydrates from the pav, protein from the eggs, and fats from the butter and yolk provides a balanced source of energy to keep you full and active.
This dish contains vital nutrients like Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and selenium from eggs, as well as antioxidants from the onions, tomatoes, and spices.
One serving of Half Fry Pav, which includes one egg on masala and two pav buns, contains approximately 400-450 calories. The exact count can vary based on the amount of butter used and the size of the pav.
Half Fry Pav can be part of a balanced diet. It's a good source of protein from the eggs. However, it also contains butter and refined flour (pav), so it's best enjoyed in moderation. To make it healthier, you can use whole wheat pav and reduce the amount of butter.
In Indian culinary terms, 'half fry' is the equivalent of a sunny-side-up egg, where the egg is fried on one side, leaving the yolk liquid and runny.
Absolutely! If you don't like a runny yolk, simply cook the egg for a few minutes longer until the yolk is firm. This is often called a 'full fry' or 'pakka fry'.
If ladi pav is unavailable, you can use soft dinner rolls, burger buns, or even slices of toasted white or brown bread. The key is to have something soft to soak up the masala and runny yolk.
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