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A legendary street food from Surat, this dish is a glorious mess of mashed boiled eggs, a spicy tomato-onion gravy, and runny egg yolks. Perfect for mopping up with buttery pav, it's a hearty and flavorful meal ready in under 45 minutes.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Boiled Eggs
Create the Masala Base
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A legendary street food from Surat, this dish is a glorious mess of mashed boiled eggs, a spicy tomato-onion gravy, and runny egg yolks. Perfect for mopping up with buttery pav, it's a hearty and flavorful meal ready in under 45 minutes.
This gujarati recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 766.61 calories per serving with 32.8g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch or dinner.
Combine and Simmer
Add the Runny-Yolk Eggs
Garnish and Serve
Increase the number of green chillies to 3-4 or add 1/4 teaspoon of red chilli flakes along with the other powdered spices.
In addition to the garnish, stir 1/4 cup of grated processed cheese directly into the gravy along with the mashed eggs for an ultra-creamy texture.
Add 1/4 cup of finely chopped capsicum (bell pepper) along with the onions to introduce a subtle sweetness and crunch.
For a meatier version, add 1 cup of pre-cooked chicken or mutton keema (mince) to the masala base before adding the mashed eggs.
With eight eggs in the recipe, this dish is packed with high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you feeling full and satisfied.
The combination of protein from eggs and fats from butter and oil provides a dense source of energy, making it a substantial and revitalizing meal.
Eggs are a natural source of Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, selenium, and choline, which are important for bone health, brain function, and metabolism.
Surti Anda Ghotala is a popular and iconic street food dish from the city of Surat in Gujarat, India. The word 'Ghotala' means 'mess' or 'scramble', which perfectly describes the dish: a delicious mix of mashed hard-boiled eggs, a spicy tomato-onion gravy, and topped with sunny-side-up eggs with runny yolks.
It's a mixed bag. The dish is very high in protein from the eggs, which is great for muscle health and satiety. However, it is also high in fat and calories due to the generous use of butter, oil, and optional cheese. It's best enjoyed as an occasional, indulgent treat rather than a daily meal.
A single serving of Surti Anda Ghotala (without pav or cheese) contains approximately 350-450 calories, primarily from the eggs, butter, and oil. Adding cheese and buttered pav can increase the calorie count significantly.
Absolutely. You can easily halve the recipe or adjust the ratio of boiled to raw eggs. For a smaller portion, you could use 2 boiled eggs and 2 raw eggs, adjusting the gravy ingredients accordingly.
While buttered pav is the classic pairing, Anda Ghotala also tastes fantastic with sliced bread (toasted or plain), rotis, chapatis, or even parathas for a hearty meal.
It's best enjoyed fresh, especially because of the runny yolks. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. The yolks will solidify upon reheating. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.