Need a simple recipe to spice up the evening? Well look no further and do no more grocery shopping! Yes, unbelievable, but true, this is exactly what the egg delight from Maharashtra is all about. The simple to make and yet highly nutritious dish works as a serve alone, a meal accompaniment, a starter as well as a TV time snack. Homes around the state of Maharashtra use the egg delight to lure children into nutritious eating habits. The dish is very simple to put together and takes minutes to serve. Nothing more than a light tempering retains the flavor and taste of egg while the crispy texture that the delightful snack gets adds to the fun of being fond of this protein rich food source.
Ingredients:
6 hard boiled and shelled eggs
1 tsp of red chilly powder
1 tsp of black pepper powder
3 1/2 tablespoons gram flour
Oil and salt according to your preference and taste.
Popular Accompaniments:
Children across the world are known to enjoy the egg delight from Maharashtra. Quite on the contrary to the spicy and tangy flavors commonly associated with cuisine from the state, the egg delight is just a show of the versatility of the kitchens in the state. The dish is eaten plain or as a meal accompaniment. It is a must have in the picnic basket and while on the move, especially for those who seem to buys to pay attention to their nutrition requirements. Egg delight from Maharashtra is credit with applaud from gourmets the world over and has been replicated on many an international spread! Now it makes its way into your kitchen and with the promise of enabling you to ensure good health for the whole family. All you need are some eggs, and you are good to go! Give the kids at the next birthday bash something to come back more for!
Preparation:
Cut each egg into half.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the gram flour, pepper powder, red chilly powder and a sprinkle of salt.
Add water slowly to the mixture to get chutney like consistency.
Dip the egg halves in the batter and coat on all sides.
Main Cooking:
In a frying pan, heat the oil and fry each egg piece till the coating gets a rich, golden brown color.
Presentation:
Serve the egg delight hot, garnished with onion rings and along with spicy green coriander chutney or thick tomato sauce.
