Spicy Egg Masala: A Flavorful Indian Side Dish
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About Spicy Egg Masala: A Flavorful Indian Side Dish
This Spicy Egg Masala recipe is a cherished family heirloom, passed down through generations. A beloved childhood favorite, it's now a staple in my own kitchen, delighting everyone from my kids and their friends to my husband's colleagues. This vibrant dish elevates simple boiled eggs to a whole new level of deliciousness.The secret? Using small onions like shallots or sambhar onions for an unparalleled depth of flavor. Their sweetness beautifully complements the spices, resulting in a uniquely spongy and irresistibly tasty masala. Whether served alongside coconut rice, lemon rice, or biryani, this Spicy Egg Masala is sure to become a family favorite in your home too!Prepare to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, yet incredibly flavorful Indian side dish. It’s the perfect combination of spice and comfort food.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total30 minutes
Ingredients
Spices
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds rai
- 1 tsp Gram black, split, urad dal
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin jeera powder, powder
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric haldi, powder
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
Aromatics & Vegetables
- 1 tbsp Curry Leaves
- 3 Onion chopped, sambhar onions or shallots, small
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and thinly slice the small onions lengthwise.
Tempering the Spices
- Heat oil in a kadai (wok or deep frying pan). Add mustard seeds, split black gram, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Cook until the seeds begin to sputter and crackle.
Sautéing the Onions
- Add the sliced onions and sauté until they become translucent and slightly softened.
Building the Masala
- Add cumin powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the raw smell of the spices disappears.
Adding the Eggs
- Carefully cut the hard-boiled eggs into quarters lengthwise. Gently add them to the masala and stir gently to avoid breaking them.
Final Cooking
- Cook for another 2 minutes over low heat, allowing the eggs to absorb the flavors of the masala.
Serving
- Remove from heat and serve hot as a delicious side dish with rice, biryani, or naan bread.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Best Spicy Egg Masala
- For extra flavor, use a combination of fresh and dried chilies to adjust the spice level to your preference.
- If you don't have small onions, regular yellow onions can be substituted, but the flavor will be slightly different.
- For a richer taste, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice at the end.
- To make this dish vegetarian/vegan, replace eggs with firm tofu, cut into similar-sized pieces. Adjust cooking time as needed.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.4gSodium: 684mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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Absolutely mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing.
This looks incredible! I need to try it.
This is exactly what I was looking for!
This looks so inviting! I’m eager to try it.