Fried Hard Boiled Eggs
- Eggs, at room temperature- 3
- Curry leaves- 1 sprig
- Oil- for frying
- Ginger-Garlic paste- ½ tsp
- Chili powder- 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder- 2 pinches
- Fennel powder- 1½ tsp
- Garam masala- ½ tsp
- Ground pepper- ¼ tsp
- Lemon juice- 1 tsp
- Salt- to taste
- Water- ½ tbsp
- Cook the eggs in boiling water for 15 minutes or so.
- Let it cool down and gently de-shell the eggs without breaking the eggs..
- In a bowl, add the above mentioned ingredients to make the marinade, combine with a fork to a paste.
- Put 2-3 gashes or lines on the cooked eggs, as you do while marinating the chicken for frying.
- Spread the marinade over the eggs till evenly coated, let stand for a few minutes.
- Heat a frying pan, add oil.
- Place the eggs in the oil and sprinkle curry leaves over it.
- Deep fry till the eggs turn golden brown.
- Transfer the fried eggs on a paper towel.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried masala and the fried curry leaves that have settled down at the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle the fried masala over the fried eggs and serve.
- The fried masala tastes really good along with the eggs.
- Serve along with biryani or as an appetizer.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/fried-hard-boiled-eggs/
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