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Egg is a very versatile ingredient that can be used in breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eggs are rich in protein and vitamins like A, D, E and K. But mostly we restrict ourselves by cooking omelettes or French toast with the help of an egg. Eggs are the core ingredient in many authentic Indian recipes. Instead of cooking basic recipes with eggs, let's look at some interesting yet simple dishes to make with the help of an egg.
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* Egg Butter Masala
This is a delicious egg recipe inspired by the Paneer Butter Masala recipe. It is a great option for lunch or dinner and can be served to your special guests as well. This dish is prepared by making a gravy made out of butter, tomatoes, onions, cashew nuts, yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, and a lot of spices. Make sure you fry your eggs in some butter or oil before adding them to your gravy. Butter is used in a generous quantity to make this recipe. You can serve it hot with some Naan bread or rotis.
* Egg Biryani
Other than vegetable and chicken biryani, making egg biryani for a special occasion can be a delightful experience. Egg is a great source of protein so including it in your biryani can increase the nutritious value. Also, you do not have to spend so much time marinating the chicken and it can be prepared instantly. To prepare this biryani, you have to follow the same process as chicken biryani, but just replace chicken with egg.
* Egg Kurma
This is a very interesting recipe and is cooked with the help of a lot of onions, green chillies, coconut paste, cashew paste, tomatoes, and lots of spices. The flavours are mild yet you can feel the taste of everything very distinctively. You can cook this recipe and serve it with some fresh rice or even chapati. It is inspired by the flavours of South Indian cuisine.
* Paneer Egg Bhurji
Many times you would have eaten egg bhurji or Paneer bhurji separately. But in this interesting recipe, we combine both egg and Paneer bhurji together and make a wonderful dish from the combination. Make some scrambled eggs and grated cottage cheese in pre-sauteed onions and tomatoes. Now add the spices of your choice and some coriander leaves. This is an instant recipe that you can prepare when you are running short on time and want to eat something delicious.
* Egg Dosa
Egg Dosa is a perfect breakfast option to give you the needed boost of energy in the morning. It is a simple yet power-packed breakfast that fulfils your protein intake and makes your stomach full. This dish is prepared by making a thin and crispy layer of Dosa and cooking a half-fried egg on top of it. It can be enjoyed with some chutneys or even tomato ketchup.
* Baida Roti
Baida Roti is another name for Egg Paratha. It is one of the most favourite breakfasts in many parts of India. Paratha is made of either wheat flour or all-purpose flour. The Paratha is loaded with a lot of scrambled eggs, juicy onions, tomatoes and some Green Chutney. Then it is cooked in a pan with lots of butter.
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* Kerala Egg Roast
Kerala Egg Roast is a very famous South Indian egg curry. It is prepared by mixing shallow fried eggs in a purity of tomato and onions. Perfectly sliced and boiled eggs are marinated in the mixture of ground masalas and then mixed with the purée of onion and tomatoes. It is one of the most delectable dishes for people who like eating egg-based dishes.
* Egg Chaat
As Indians, we all love eating street food, especially chaat. You can prepare this egg chart recipe at home, which is a great substitute for the unhealthy potato-based chaat available in the market. This is prepared by mixing finely chopped pieces of boiled eggs, along with some onions, tomatoes, Green Chutney and Tamarind Chutney.
* Egg Keema
Keema is a dish of Persian origin and is conventionally made with the help of meat. But over time concepts like Paneer Keema and egg Keema have been introduced for people who do not like eating meat. In this recipe, very small chunks of crushed egg are mixed with the spicy gravy of heavy flavours. It is semi-solid in texture and combined with steamed rice.
* Egg Slice Masala
Egg Slice Masala will keep you salivating because it is tempting both visually and taste-wise. The gravy of this curry is very tangy and has unique flavours and fragrances. It is a very appetising and fresh dish and you will surely cook it again and again at your home.
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These are some interesting recipes that you can make with the help of eggs in your home. Eggs don't take a lot of time to get cooked so preparation of these recipes won't take a lot of time.
