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Egg Tadka | Egg Fry

Spicy Egg Tadka: Your New Favorite Egg Fry Adventure

Discover the flavorful journey of Egg Tadka, a quick, gluten-free egg fry with garlicky warmth and a spicy kick.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs
  • 4 pieces Eggs hard-boiled
For the Tadka
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or oil for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 2 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 pieces Dry Red Chillies adjust to taste
  • 5 leaves Curry Leaves fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Chutney Podi or any dry spice mix
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander Leaves fresh, chopped

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Pot
  • Ladle
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place the eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice water bath.
  2. Once cool, gently crack and peel the eggs. Slice each egg vertically, leaving the base intact for spice infusion.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a frying pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them pop.
  4. Reduce heat to low; add sliced garlic, dry red chillies, and curry leaves. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add salt and chutney podi into the tadka and cook for another minute to blend flavors.
  6. Pour the hot tadka over the sliced eggs and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently.

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