Eggs are relished by people around the world today, and you don’t really have to be a non vegetarian by choice to enjoy the nutrition of the egg. Rich in protein and very versatile in the different ways in which it can be eaten, gives the egg an edge over other ingredients. You could choose to eat the egg whole in gravies or minced and mashed like in this recipe. These egg kebabs are very tasty and enjoyed by the young and old alike. They make great dry lunches and are very convenient to carry around while travelling. You could even add the kebabs to non vegetarian gravy of your choice without the meat that is. It goes very well with chicken dishes and almost all rice recipes, vegetarian as well as non vegetarian.
Ingredients:
6 eggs that are hard boiled and shelled
2 teaspoons gram flour
1 onion
2 green chilies
1 teaspoon red chilly powder
1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
Oil and salt according to your preference
Popular Accompaniments:
These kebabs are power packed with the goodness of eggs. They make great energy substitutes for athletes and excellent and nutritious meals for children. The way the eggs are mashed enable elderly family members too to enjoy the snack. You could eat the kebabs plain or with bread or chapatti. It goes well with plain lentil gravy and rice too. The easy to access ingredients and little or no preparation time at all makes the egg kebabs a great last minute add-on to your family feast spread. You can also serve these delights as starters and soup accompaniments with the regular bread sticks and rolls. Watch your guests and family go gaga over the meal turn out while gorging on the delicious egg kebabs!
Preparation:
Mash the hard boiled eggs in a marinade bowl.
In the blender, mix together the onion, coriander, green chilies, gram flour, pepper powder, red chilly powder, mint and salt according to your preference and taste.
The ingredients should be ground to a coarse consistency.
Add the paste thus acquired to the mashed eggs and knead dough.
Make equal portions of the dough and give each a desired patty shape.
Main Cooking:
In a frying pan, heat the oil and fry each of the pieces.
Presentation:
Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander and mint leaves finely chopped, a green salad or onion rings.
