Recipes

Anda Burger (Masala Fried Egg Burger)

A Pakistani roadside favourite of a masala fried egg with a hint of chilies and garam masala on a toasted soft bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and delicious cilantro-mint mayo. Great as a breakfast sandwich, lunch, or a snack.
Serves 2
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 10 min

Ingredients

  • Ingredients

    • 4 tsp (20 mL) ghee or butter, divided
    • 2 large soft buns
    • 2 large eggs
    • Pinch garam masala
    • Chili powder (or to taste)
    • Salt (or to taste)
    • 2 slices of tomato
    • 2 pieces of lettuce
    • 4 red onion rings
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) sev, to garnish (optional)
  • Cilantro-mint Mayo

    • 1 cup (250 mL) cilantro
    • 1 cup (250 mL) mint leaves
    • 2 tsp (10 mL) sugar
    • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) cumin seeds
    • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt (or to taste)
    • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) lemon juice
    • 1 garlic clove
    • ½ small green chili (optional)
    • 1 tbsp (15 mL) water
    • ½ cup (125 mL) mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Cilantro-mint Mayo

    • Step 1

      In a blender or food processor, mix together all chutney ingredients, except mayonnaise. Blend until smooth paste. Remove to a small bowl and mix with mayonnaise. 

  • Burger

    • Step 1

      In a non-stick skillet, heat 2 tsp ghee or butter on medium-high. Toast the two buns on both sides. Set aside.

    • Step 2

      In the same non-stick skillet, heat 1 tsp ghee or butter on medium-high. Crack egg and add to hot pan. Sprinkle with garam masala, chili powder and salt to taste. Cook egg for a couple of minutes or until yolk is cooked to desired doneness. Repeat the above with the second egg.

    • Step 3

      Spread cilantro-mint mayo on both sides of each bun. Place a fried egg on each bun with tomato, lettuce, onion and a sprinkle of sev for a crunchy bite.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories435
Fat30 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate27 g
Fibre2 g
Sugars5 g
Protein11 g
Sodium678 mg