RCI-SN.002.0148.001
Fried Egg Drops
This a quick and easy Indian-styled snack.
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- Eggs - 81 unit
- Onions - 21 unit
- 1 unit
- Green chillies - 21 unit
- 1 unit
- Wheat Flour (Maida) - a handful1 unit
- Cornflour - same1 unit
- Rice Flour - same (optional)1 unit
- 1 unit
- Baking soda (optional) - a pinch1 unit
Method
1
Beat 8 eggs in a bowl with salt until well combined and slightly frothy.
2
Finely chop 2 onions and 2 green chillies, then add them to the beaten eggs and mix thoroughly.
3
In a separate bowl, combine a handful each of wheat flour and cornflour (and rice flour if using), along with turmeric powder and a pinch of baking soda if desired.
4
Add the dry flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir until a thick, cohesive batter forms with no lumps.
5
Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2 minutes
6
Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
7
Fry the egg drops for 2–3 minutes until they turn golden brown on all sides, turning them gently with a slotted spoon for even cooking.
3 minutes
8
Remove the fried egg drops with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
9
Serve the fried egg drops hot as an appetizer or snack, optionally with mint chutney or tomato sauce on the side.