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Stuffed Egg Bajji | Egg Pakora | Egg Bonda)

Golden brown egg bajji or pakora featuring halved boiled eggs stuffed with egg masala, coated with chickpea flour batter, and deep fried to perfection.
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Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen

Ingredients

Stuffing:

  • 6 hardboiled eggs, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic, chopped
  • 1 cm ginger, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves
  • Salt to taste

Batter:

  • ½ cup gram (chickpea) flour
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • A pinch asafetida
  • Water
  • Salt to taste

Deep fry:

  • Oil

To serve (choose one or two):

Instructions

Make stuffing:

  • Slice the eggs into halves, and separate whites and yolks.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions, garlic and ginger. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent.
  • Add ground turmeric, red chili powder and garam masala. Season with salt.
  • Saute, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add coriander (cilantro) leaves. Stir to combines.
  • Add yolks. Mash and stir to combine.

Batter:

  • Place chickpea (gram) flour, rice flour, red chili powder and asafetida in a large bowl.
  • Add water to make smooth lump-free batter.
  • Season with salt.

Fry bajjis:

  • Heat oil for deep frying.
  • Meanwhile, stuff the egg whites with small amounts of stuffing.
  • Dip the eggs in batter, coat and transfer to hot oil.
  • Flip and fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden.
  • Deep fry in batches if required.

Video

Notes

  • Oil - Fry in medium-high heat for perfect texture.
  • No overcrowding - Fry in batches if required.
  • More flavor - Sprinkle with chat masala.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg