8 Desi Egg-Based Snack Ideas You Can’t Miss

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Tandoori Egg

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Egg Chaat

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Egg Kebab

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Egg Pakoda

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Egg Cutlet

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Egg Bajji

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Egg Samosa

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Egg Paniyaram

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