Egg fry recipe with step-by-step photos and a video recipe. This boiled egg fry is a quick and easy, spicy Indian side dish, made by tossing hard-boiled eggs in a blend of aromatic spices. Learn to make this egg masala fry at home within 5 minutes for a quick lunch or dinner. Serve it as a side dish with roti, Naan, Jeera rice, or biryani.
Looking for a quick & easy egg recipe? Try this egg fry recipe. Similar to Egg Roast, you can make this simple, fast, and delicious egg masala fry recipe with fewer ingredients and minimal skill within 5 minutes. Other popular egg recipes from this website are Egg Biryani, Shakshuka, Egg Maggi, and Egg Curry.
Boiled Egg Fry Recipe
This boiled egg fry recipe comes from Malabar, Kerala (India), known as Malabar Mutta Masala Fry or Malabar-Style Egg Masala Fry, which is a staple in the region.
What I love about this egg fry recipe is that it's easy and whips up in no time. A quick and easy protein rich side dish is ready in 5 minutes. There are many ways to make a boiled egg fry recipe but this one is super simple.
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 and you're good to go!
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. Super easy & quick!
For busy weekdays, this boiled egg fry 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 fry is on their plate.
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Egg Fry Ingredients
I love that this easy egg fry recipe doesn’t require a ton of ingredients. It needs some hard-boiled eggs and basic spices used in daily cooking. Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Eggs - You need 4 hard-boiled eggs for this recipe.
- Oil - Traditionally, egg masala fry is cooked in coconut oil. To substitute, use any neutral flavor oil with a high smoke point.
- Garlic - Fresh garlic gives the best flavors. However, you can substitute it with store-bought garlic paste. Or use ginger-garlic paste.
- Spice powders - Turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder (substitute paprika), ground black pepper, coriander powder, and salt.
- Chicken masala powder - You can substitute it with any garam masala powder.
- Herbs - I have used curry leaves. Curry leaves give these boiled egg fry an authentic South Indian taste and flavor. 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.
How to make Egg Fry Recipe - Step by Step Process
Preparations
- 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). 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.
- Peel eggs, cut them in half & keep them aside.
- Crush the garlic in a mortar & pestle. Keep it aside. You can also chop or mince the garlic & add it.
- Keep all the spices & curry leaves ready.
Making egg masala fry
- 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.
- 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.
- Keep the heat on low and add 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.
- Make sure the eggs are coated well in the masala. (Fry each side for about one minute. Remove from heat. Egg masala fry is ready.
- Garnish with some fried curry leaves. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips & Notes
- Hard-boiled eggs: Egg fry is typically made with pre-cooked, hard-boiled eggs. You can follow the instructions above to make your perfect hard-boiled eggs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What to serve with Egg Fry?
Egg Fry is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Here are a few serving suggestions:
- I like to serve it as a side dish with steamed rice & dal.
- You can also serve it as a side dish with biryani or pulao.
- Serve it as a starter.
Egg 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 egg masala fry is ready to serve.
- Egg and Potato Fry - Peel and cut boiled potatoes into cubes. Add it while adding eggs and fry with the spices.
- 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 egg fry. Wrap it up for a quick and easy meal. My kids love to have these fried boiled eggs in a wrap.
Storing Suggestions
- If you are planning to store egg fry, store it within 2 hours of cooking it. Avoid leaving it out at room temperature for too long, as it can spoil quickly.
- Let it come to room temperature. Transfer it to an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stays good for 2 days. Reheat and serve.
- For the best taste and texture, consume immediately or within 24 hours. Once you refrigerate it, but the eggs may turn hard.
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Egg Fry Recipe (Boiled Egg Fry)
Equipment
- 1 Heavy bottom pan
Ingredients
- 4 hard boiled eggs (instructions to make hard boiled eggs in the notes)
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil (any neutral flavor oil)
- ½ teaspoon cumin (skip if you do not have)
- 6-7 garlic cloves (slightly crushed)
- 1 spring fresh curry leaves (or garnish with coriander leaves at the end of cooking)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder (substitute: Paprika or any red chili powder but then add as per taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon chicken masala powder (or any garam masala powder)
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
Preparations:
- 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). Now carefully remove the eggs with tongs and place them in a bowl of ice-cold water for 5 minutes to stop cooking process. This will also make them easier to peel. Peel eggs, cut them in half & keep them aside.
- Crush the garlic in mortar & pestle. Keep it aside. You can also chop the garlic & add it.
- Keep all the spices & curry leaves ready.
Making egg fry
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy bottom pan over medium-low heat.
- Add cumin, garlic & curry leaves. Saute it until raw smell from garlic leaves.
- Next on low heat, 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, add boiled eggs. Fry the boiled eggs in masala (1-2 minute on each side). Gently flip the eggs to keep the yolk intact.
- Make sure the eggs are coated well in the masala. Remove from the heat.
- Garnish with some fried curry leaves. Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
- Hard-boiled eggs: Egg fry is typically made with pre-cooked, hard-boiled eggs. You can pre-cook eggs to make the recipe within 5 minutes.
- Heat control is the key: Use medium or low heat when cooking your egg in masala. High heat can easily burn the spices and ruin the flavor.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Avoid chewy eggs: While you're making egg masala fry, it's important not to overcook the eggs once you add them. Eggs that cook for too long become chewy or rubbery. We want them to be tender and flavorful, so keep an eye on them!
- Variations:
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- 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.
- 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 egg masala fry is ready to serve.
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Guest
Quick and easy egg fry recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Preeti
Thanks.