Masala Egg Chops
Serves
4
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
20 min
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Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and finely cubed
- 1 tsp (5 mL) salt (for boiling potatoes)
- ¼ cup (60 mL) cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tsp (10 mL) ground coriander
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) chili powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) paprika
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) garam masala
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt (or to taste)
- 4 large hard boiled eggs, peeled
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup (125 mL) seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups (500 mL) oil, for deep-frying
Tangy-sweet tamarind chutney
- ½ cup (125 mL) raisins, soaked in 1/3 cup of hot water
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) tamarind paste
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) garam masala
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) chili powder
Instructions
- Step 1
Tangy-sweet tamarind chutney: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 2
Boil potatoes for 10-15 minutes with 1 tsp salt until softened and well-cooked. Drain water and mash well with a fork (or potato masher) until you reach a smooth consistency. Mix in cilantro, coriander, cumin, chili, paprika, garam masala and salt to taste. Set aside to cool.
- Step 3
Take 1/4 cup of potato mixture in palm of your hand and make a patty. Make a second patty. Take two patties and cover hard boiled egg. Pinch the two patties together to create a seal and create a ball. Dip potato ball into beaten egg, then coat well with breadcrumbs. Set aside and continue with remaining potato mixture and eggs.
- Step 4
Heat oil on medium-high. Drop a small piece of potato mixture into oil. If floats to top, oil is ready. Deep-fry each egg chop for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Serve with tangy-sweet tamarind chutney.
Tips
To serve, cut in half and place on a bed of salad greens to make an exciting brunch menu item.
Nutrition Facts
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 611 |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 90 g |
| Fibre | 9 g |
| Sugars | 18 g |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Sodium | 1676 mg |
