Egg Fry Recipe (Boiled Egg Fry)

About Boiled Egg Fry Recipe

This boiled egg masala fry recipe, I am sharing here is a super simple egg recipe from Malabar, Kerala (India), known as Malabar Mutta Masala Fry or Malabar-Style Egg Masala Fry.

Forget chopping a ton of onions and tomatoes, or spending forever simmering some complicated masala. All you gotta have on hand are some hard-boiled eggs, and simple spices like turmeric, red chili powder, pepper, garam masala, etc. and you're good to go!

For busy weekdays, this masala fried egg recipe is a lifesaver for me. I make rice and dal and serve this boiled egg masala fry as a side dish. My kids love eggs and they never complain especially when this flavorful spicy egg dish is on their plate. You can pair it up with jeera rice or vegetable pulao.

You may also like these other popular egg recipes from this website:

• Egg Biryani
• Egg Roast
• Egg Masala
• Egg Curry
• Egg Fried Rice

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Ingredients Notes

I love that this easy egg fry recipe doesn’t require a ton of ingredients. To make egg masala fry, you need some pre-boiled eggs. Cut the boiled eggs into two halves, toss in a flavorful spice mixture in a pan & serve.  Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Eggs - You need 4 hard-boiled eggs for this South Indian egg masala fry recipe.
• Oil - Traditionally, this Malabar egg masala fry is cooked in coconut oil. To substitute, use any neutral flavor oil with a high smoke point.
• For the Masala - This egg recipe uses simple spices for egg fry masala like turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder (substitute paprika), ground black pepper, coriander powder, and salt.
• Garlic - Fresh garlic gives the best flavors. However, you can substitute it with store-bought garlic paste. Or use ginger-garlic paste.
• Chicken masala powder - You can substitute it with any garam masala powder.
• Curry Leaves - I have used curry leaves. Curry leaves give these boiled egg fry an authentic South Indian flavor and taste. However, if not available, substitute it with coriander leaves or cilantro. Add cilantro at the end of cooking. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with cilantro.

For the detailed list of ingredients & their measurements, please check out the recipe card below.

How to make Egg Fry Recipe (With Step by Step Photos)

Preparations

1) Boil eggs - Place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a pot. Cover them with cold water by about one inch. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water to a rolling boil. Remove the pot from the heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes (10 minutes for small eggs, 12 minutes for large eggs). Hard-boiled eggs are ready. Now carefully remove the eggs with tongs and place them in a bowl of ice-cold water for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process. This will also make them easier to peel.

2) Peel eggs, cut them in half & keep them aside.

3) Crush the garlic in a mortar & pestle. Keep it aside. You can also chop or mince the garlic & add it.

4) Keep all the spices for the masala & curry leaves ready.

Making egg masala fry

1) Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy bottom pan over medium-low heat. Add cumin, crushed garlic & curry leaves. Saute it until the raw smell from garlic leaves.

2) Next, add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, black pepper powder, chicken masala powder, coriander powder & salt. Saute the masala (spices) for a minute on low heat.

3) Keep the heat on low and add hard-boiled eggs. Fry the boiled eggs in the masala (1-2 minutes on each side). Gently flip the boiled eggs to keep the yolk intact.

4) Make sure the eggs are coated well in the masala. (Fry each side for about one minute. Remove from heat. The egg masala fry is ready. Garnish with some fried curry leaves. Serve this masala fried eggs as a side dish with steamed rice and dal.

Tip: Fry the eggs for a maximum of one minute per side. Overcooking can result in hard or rubbery yolks.

Recipe Tips & Notes

1. Hard-boiled eggs: This South Indian egg dish is typically made with pre-cooked, hard-boiled eggs. You can follow the instructions above to make your perfect hard-boiled eggs.
2. Heat control is the key: Use medium or low heat when cooking boiled eggs in masala (spice mixture). High heat can easily burn the spices and ruin the flavor.
3. Coconut oil (optional): For a delicious aromatic twist, cook boiled eggs in coconut oil. If you don't have coconut oil, any neutral-flavored cooking oil will work just fine.
4. Spice it up (or down): Black pepper adds a spicy kick to the dish. If you prefer a milder flavor, simply reduce the amount of black pepper powder you use.
5. Red chili powder options: Kashmiri red chili powder offers a vibrant red color without the intense heat. You can use regular red chili powder or paprika, but remember to adjust the amount based on its spiciness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Egg Masala Fry Variations

• Fried boiled eggs - Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 2 teaspoon oil in a skillet or pan over low-medium heat. Add the egg halves and cook for 1-2 minutes per side. Sprinkle salt and pepper over it and serve fried boiled eggs.
• Masala egg fry - Start with sauteing cumin, garlic, and curry leaves. Add some sliced onions and cook until golden. Add the spice powders, and cook it for a minute. Then add tomatoes and cook until masala starts to leave oil from the side. Finally, add sliced boiled eggs, coat them with masala and masala fried eggs are ready to serve.
• In a Wrap or Sandwich - You can make a delicious wrap or sandwich using these fried boiled eggs. Spread some mayonnaise, and mint chutney on a tortilla or Roti. Top it with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and masala coated eggs. Wrap it up for a quick and easy meal. My kids love to have these fried boiled eggs in a wrap.

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