Egg Chilli

Egg chilli or chilli egg is a fun dish to make. These eggs are super flavorful; they’re covered in spices and fried in oil. The frying process makes them crispy and strengthens the flavors of the spices which makes for a bold and intense eating experience. You can eat these as standalone snack or appetizer; they can also serve as a part of a complete meal if you pair them with Basmati rice or roti.

Packing this for lunch? Make sure you carry it in an insulated lunchkit or storage container.

Health Benefits

What can be more healthy for you than eggs and chilies? Eggs provide your body with a wealth of protein. Protein is the building block for all cells in the body so it’s important to make sure that you always have the recommended amount of protein. That way you can ensure you don’t restrict your body’s growth and development. The chillies contain capsaicin which helps to detoxify the body and increases the metabolism. The eggs and chillies combined help you maintain weight loss.

Ingredients

eggs – hard boiled, peeled, and halved: 4

tsp oil: 1

tbsp garlic – finely chopped: 1

tbsp ginger-finely chopped: 1

cup onion – finely chopped: 1

capsicum / bell pepper – finely chopped: 1

tsp sugar: 1

salt to taste

tsp chilli powder: 2

tsp pepper powder: 1

handful of spring onion – finely chopped: 1

cup maida: 1/2

cup corn flour: 1/2

tsp baking powder: 1

salt to taste

Water as needed

oil

tbsp tomato ketchup: 3

tsp soya sauce: 1 1/2

tsp vinegar: 1 1/2

tbsp chilli garlic sauce: 2

tbsp green chilli sauce: 2

How To Make Egg Chilli

1. Mix all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
2. Pour batter ingredients into a bowl.
   1. Slowly add water and make it into a semi thick batter.
3. Dip each egg half in batter and fry till golden and crispy.
   1. Drain onto a paper towel and set aside.
4. Heat oil in a pan.
   1. Add garlic and ginger and cook for a minute.
   2. Add in onions and sauté for 3 mins or so till golden.
   3. Add in capsicum and cook for 2 mins.
5. Add in sauce, chilli powder, pepper powder, salt, and sugar.
   1. Cook till it turns thick and glossy.
6. Add in fried egg and toss well.
7. Add spring onion and mix well.
8. Serve hot.

Trivia

The color of the egg yolk depends on the hen's diet.