Egg Fry Recipe (Masala Egg Fry)

Egg Fry is a spicy quick side dish made by cooking boiled eggs then tossing it in Indian spices mixture along with oil. This Boiled Egg Fry is quick to make and comes together in just 10 minutes. Egg Fry is a good side for rice meal, chapati, roti & other flat breads. Follow the step by step guide and video to make Egg Fry Recipe.

Egg Fry is one of the most quickest yet delicious side dish that you can make in few minutes. Boiled Egg Fry is one of the Indian side dishes that is made with boiled eggs and Indian spices. There are many ways this simple Egg Fry is made and this one is a staple at our home.

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About Egg Fry

Egg Fry is an Indian side dish made by tossing hard boiled eggs in a spice mixture which includes turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, salt to taste and pepper powder.

Egg Fry shared here is one of the most requested egg dishes at home. This Egg Fry has become both kids favorite these days. My mother makes egg roast in a different way which calls for more ingredients but this Egg fry needs just eggs, oil, spices and can be made in dosa tawa itself.

Egg Fry or Masala Egg Fry is a quick side dish that you can make when you are in a hurry. Curry is different from fry as curry involves a bit more time and effort whereas fry is quick and easy to make.

This Egg Fry Recipe was made accidentally when I was running out of time to serve a comforting meal. One fine afternoon I was so tired and went to the kitchen only at 12 PM to make lunch and I was confused what to make as I had no stock of vegetables so planned to make rice, dal and egg fry.

I first put rice and dal to cook in Instant pot and by the side put eggs to boil and the meal was ready by 1 o clock. When I saw the kids enjoying this egg fry I was really very happy and that too gugu who runs miles away for spicy food enjoyed it to the core. So after that this Egg Fry has become so demanding that I make it often.

All you need is hard boiled eggs and you are done with this dish in few minutes. This Egg Fry is so versatile you can temper with mustard, curry leaves add onion or other ingredients as per your liking.

I make this Egg Masala Fry at least twice a month as my kids love it. I love it with steamed basmati rice and a simple dal tadka.

Boiled Egg Fry can be made in numerous ways but this recipe is quite simple with staple kitchen ingredients. This boiled egg fry goes well with sandwiches or wraps as filling too. It can be paired up with jeera rice, veg pulao etc.

Similar Recipes

• Egg Curry
• Egg Masala
• Egg Stir Fry

Egg Fry Video

Egg Fry Ingredients

• Eggs –  I have used brown / country eggs but you can use white eggs too.
• Oil – Use any cooking oil. Generally I use groundnut oil for cooking so used that for this egg fry. You can use refined oil too.
• Spices – The masalas used here is purely based on preference. I have used turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, pepper powder and garam masala powder.

How to make Egg Fry Recipe Step by Step

1.Cook eggs in boiling water for exactly 14 mins. Switch off add it to chill water, set aside for few mins. Then peel the shell of the eggs. Eggs are peeled and ready.

2.Place it on a chopping board and slice into half as shown.

3.Perfect hard boiled eggs are ready!

4.To a pan or dosa tawa add 2 tablespoon oil. Heat it but should not be smoking hot. Keep flame in lowest once heated.

5.Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder and salt to taste.

6.Give a quick mix – keep an eye so that you don’t burn the masalas.

7.The oil masala mixture is ready.

8.Add the sliced eggs with egg yolk part down.

9.Cook for a minute then flip over to other side.

10.Splash the masala oil over the eggs.

11.Add a pinch of pepper powder. Masala eggs are ready to serve!

Serve masala coated egg fry with rice and dal perfect combo!

Expert Tips

• This is a mildy spicy fry so adjust spice powders according to your preference.
• Adding freshly ground pepper powder gives a great flavor.
• This pairs well with phulka / white pulao / or even with plain rice.
• Do not overcook eggs as it will turn hard / rubbery.

Serving & Storage

You can serve Egg Fry with phulka, rice, roti etc. I would suggest to serve it immediately as it tastes so good when hot.

FAQS

1.Is Egg Fry and Fried Eggs same?

Egg Fry is different from Fried Eggs. Egg Fry is tossing boiled eggs in oil spices mixture but Fried eggs is made by cracking an eggs over hot oil and cooking it by splashing oil over the eggs.

2.How to make Egg Fry?

• First boil eggs for 14 mins to get perfect hardboiled eggs
• Slice them into half.
• Heat oil in a dosa tawa add all the spice powders give a quick mix.
• Add the sliced eggs, toss well and switch off.

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