On October 14, 2022, people worldwide will commemorate World Egg Day to raise awareness of the various advantages eggs have for people's health and way of life. The theme for this year is "Eggs for a better life." It draws attention to the ability of eggs to enhance dietary and environmental outcomes. This annual celebration occurs on the second Friday of October. The festivities have expanded and changed since its debut in 1996. In India, the Silver Revolution surged egg production dramatically. Medical research and a more protein-rich hen diet made it possible. It happened between 1969 and 1978. Late Dr BV Rao, the founder of Venkys, was the mastermind behind this poultry business revolution.
Nevertheless, it goes without saying that Indian cuisine is enriched with countless egg recipes. While a few are famous and staple in the eggetarian and non-vegetarian population's daily diet, a few exotic culinary fares remain less talked about.
Nargisi Kofta
Nargisi kofta curry, Image Source: Sharmilazkitchen @YouTube
North India, especially Uttar Pradesh, is known for this dish. It draws inspiration from Mughlai cuisine. Hardboiled eggs are wrapped in a ground meat mixture to form the ideal kofta. Then these koftas go into a rich, spicy, saucy stew cooked with onions, tomato puree, and dried fruit paste and simmered to get the perfect taste. Spices are used to flavour the ground meat. Once the gravy and koftas blend, they create a symphony of unique flavours.
Anda Methi Malai
Egg methi malai, Image Source: thegastronomicbong
This is an egg variation of the traditional Methi Matar Malai dish from North India. Eggs are cooked with dried fenugreek leaves or kasoori methi in a rich, flavorful gravy. The final outcome is a delicious combination of creamy, slightly sweet, and intense aromas of fenugreek leaves. After tasting it, you will be in culinary ecstasy.
Anda Vindaloo
We all are familiar with vindaloo, the signature dish from the coastal state of Goa. Anda Vindaloo is made with boiled eggs and is spiced and vinegar-flavoured. Get your taste senses tantalised by the fine harmony of flavours, which includes tangy, somewhat sweet, and spicy. Serve it with steamed rice or paratha and thank us later.
Boti Ni Akuri
The exquisite flavours of Parsi cuisine are among India's most lost culinary gems. Perhaps food enthusiasts' knowledge about Parsi cuisine is mostly around Dhansak, a well-known staple. But Boti Ni Akuri is an exotic egg and mutton dish that is something to appreciate. The medley of tiny chunks of mutton and eggs makes it a dish to savour with a fresh bun from the bakery.
Punjabi Saag Anda Curry
Punjabi cuisine evokes memories of Sarson ka saag and Makki ki roti. This basic, rustic, spicy, and hearty winter curry features the Punjabi saag's taste and hardboiled eggs. Spinach or palak and mustard greens or Sarson ka saag are used in the preparation. Pair it with warm flatbread doused with ghee.