Egg fry masala is a delicious, savory dish made with aromatic spices and hard-boiled eggs. It is a quick and easy egg fry recipe that requires minimal preparation.
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Reasons to 💖hard fried eggs
- It is one of the best egg starter recipes.
- Quick and easy boiled egg masala recipe that requires minimal prep.
- High-protein and low-carb snack recipe.
- Finger-licking yum as infused with aromatic and bold Indian spices.
- Satisfying enough to make you full in two eggs.
What is egg masala fry?
This egg masala fry, also known as egg fry masala or Andhra egg fry, is a well-loved dish from South India, where hard-boiled eggs are pan-fried in a spiced masala.
If you're searching for a dry-style Indian egg fry, this recipe is just what you need. It's a quick, spice-infused egg masala you can easily whip up for your family and enjoy bold Indian flavors anytime, just like the irresistible taste of lemon rice with leftover rice!
Ingredients
To make this boiled eggs fry recipe, you need the following ingredients:
Eggs - Use hard-boiled eggs to make this anda fry masala.
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Oil- Any oil works well with the recipe. Ensure it is without any flavor.
Butter - I use salted butter. Use any. Butter gives hard-fried eggs a creamy and soft flavor.
Garlic - Use fresh garlic cloves to impart aroma and taste. I like garlic flavor so much that it's hard to avoid in this egg recipe. Feel free to skip it if you don't like it.
You can also substitute it with garlic chutney if you have it handy!
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How to make egg fry masala?
The first step is to boil the eggs in water for 15-20 minutes on low heat, covered with a lid. Peel the egg shells once they are cooled. Cut them in half, as shown in the image below.
The next step is to make masala to fry the boiled eggs. Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them turn aromatic. Then, add garlic and lightly saute it on low heat for a few seconds (avoid burning).
Add curry leaves, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook the masala for a few more minutes until the spices are well incorporated. Next, gently place the boiled eggs one by one into the masala, facing the yolk downwards (image below).
Allow them to cook for a few seconds, and turn them carefully to ensure even coating. Fry them until they are crispy and golden on both sides.
Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
Voila!! Serve egg fry masala, aka anda fry masala, either as such or with roti, bread, naan, or rice as a side!
Ideas for leftover fried eggs
- Egg curry - Add water to the leftover egg masala to create a flavorful egg curry. Simmer the curry masala to blend the spices and curry.
- Scrambled eggs - Fry onions and tomatoes in oil and stir in mashed leftover eggs to make the scrambled eggs.
- Paratha: Use the leftover masala as a stuffing to make stuffed paratha.
- Pasta: Mash this leftover anda fry masala and mix with cooked pasta for a twisted pasta dish.
- Wrap -Spread the leftover masala on tortillas, flatbreads, or slices of bread, and add some fresh veggies for a quick and tasty wrap.
- Sandwich - Mash the leftovers and make the sandwich using mayonnaise.
- Egg-fried rice - Prepare the egg-fried rice by sautéing cooked rice with the leftover fried egg masala.
- Egg tacos - Fill taco shells with the leftover masala eggs, and add toppings like tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, onions, and a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
- Egg masala pizza - Use the leftover masala as a pizza topping. Spread it on pizza dough, add grated cheese, and bake until the cheese melts and the crust is crispy.
- Egg masala quesadilla - Spread the leftover masala between tortillas with some cheese to make a flavorful quesadilla.
Serving Ideas
- Combine it with fresh salads, such as chicken chickpea salad, crunchy nutty veggies, and cucumber beet salad for a healthy, hearty egg-veggie salad.
- Pair with rice dishes such as pumpkin rice, fried rice, and lemon rice.
- Create a nourishing egg masala bowl by combining quinoa-cottage cheese, or couscous, with additional toppings.
- Serve the masala eggs with avocado cottage cheese toast, English muffins, or bagels for a satisfying, hearty breakfast.
FAQs
Egg Fry Masala is a South-Indian style dish where hard-boiled eggs are pan-fried in a spiced masala. This method adds flavor, color, and texture to plain boiled eggs, making them crispy and aromatic.
Yes, you can use neutral-flavored oil if you prefer a lighter version. Butter adds richness, so you can also combine both for extra flavor
Crumbling usually occurs if eggs are under-boiled or if eggs are handled roughly while frying. Ensure eggs are well-cooked (15-20 min boil) and gently place/turn eggs in masala to prevent yolk-white separation.
You can refrigerate the egg fry masala for about 3-5 days.
Tips
- Boil eggs for 15-20 minutes to keep the yolks intact.
- Fry all the spices on low heat only.
- Place and turn the eggs gently in the masala to prevent the yolk from separating from the white.
- These Andhra-styled egg fry stays fresh 3-5 days in the fridge.
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Ingredients
- 3 Eggs (hard-boiled)
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter with salt
- 2-3 cloves Garlic
- 2-3 Green chillies
- Few Curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- few Coriander leaves
Instructions
Boil eggs
- Boil eggs. Peel the shells.
- Cut them into halves and set them aside.
Prepare masala
- Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add cumin seeds and turn them aromatic.
- Stir in chopped garlic and saute for a few seconds.
- Add salt, spices, curry leaves and chillies. Combine well.
- Place the boiled eggs one by one into the masala in a pan.
- Fry for less than a minute and turn their sides.
- Fry until they turn crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot egg fry masala either with bread, naan /roti or as such for a quick protein-rich breakfast!
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Notes
- Boil eggs for 15-20 minutes to keep the yolks intact.
- Fry all the spices on low heat only.
- Place and turn the eggs gently in the masala to prevent the yolk from separating from the white.
- These Andhra-styled egg fry stays fresh 3-5 days in the fridge.
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