Indian Recipes
Stuffed Eggs (Indian Style)
These Indian style Stuffed Eggs are the easiest way to upgrade boiled eggs and turn them into something delicious! This recipe is the perfect example of the fact that simple and healthy does not have to be boring!
- Serves 4 people
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 10 minutes
- Total 15 minutes
This recipe for Indian style Stuffed Eggs was the result of a cooking experiment for my diabetic dad, who can also be a picky eater sometimes. He’d been advised by his doctor to eat boiled eggs every day, but soon it got boring and he started craving something more.
This is a really quick and simple recipe that calls for just a handful of ingredients and is ready in absolutely no time. My dad usually eats this for breakfast with a piece of toast and some tea. But these stuffed eggs also make for a great, healthy, protein-rich snack any time of the day.
Stuffed Eggs Ingredients
Eggs: Hard boiled egg with a tiny slit to stuff the masala in
Aromatics: Sambar onions and garlic for loads of flavor and aroma
Herbs: coriander leaves and curry leaves for the bright green color and a fresh herby kick
Spices: turmeric powder, black pepper powder, and green chillies, for mild heat, flavor and color
Lemon juice: for tangy freshness
Salt: to seasoning
Frequently Asked Questions
Richa’s Top Tips
- Sambar onions have a sweeter, less pungent flavor and that’s why I prefer them in this recipe. You can use regular pink onion in a pinch
- Make sure to boil your eggs properly so the egg is not runny and the shell comes off easily. Check out my easy guide on how to boil eggs perfectly each time to nail it.
- For the best results, grind the chutney to a pulpy paste instead of a runny chutney-like consistency. This makes it easier to stuff into the egg as well as store for later use
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate: Store the boiled eggs and chutney separately in air airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: I would recommend freezing eggs, but you definitely store the green chutney into ice cube moulds or freezer safe containers for up to 3 months. Allow it to defrost overnight in the fridge before using.
This Indian stuffed eggs is one of those recipes that takes something simple and healthy and turns it into something totally delicious. It’s a really zingy, flavorful dish that I think is a total must-try especially if you love eggs as much as we do.
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This article was researched and written by Urvi Dalal.
The recipe
Stuffed Eggs (Indian Style)
These Indian style Stuffed Eggs are the easiest way to give your daily boiled eggs an upgrade. Spicy, herby, and garlicky, this dish is an absolute banger!
- Serves 4 people
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 10 minutes
- Total 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 boiled eggs
- ½ cup coriander leaves
- 2 sprigs curry leaves
- 2 green chillies
- 2 sambar onions
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed pepper
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Juice of ½ lemon
Method
- 1
Add all the ingredients except eggs in a mortar pestle and crush to a paste. Don’t add any water while crushing as the garlic, onion and lime juice have enough liquid
- 2
Make one long slit on each boiled egg without cutting it in half. Stuff approx. 1-2 teaspoons of green paste into the slits and serve.
Notes
If sambar onion is unavailable,you may replace it with ¼ of a medium onion. The green chutney can be made in advance and refrigerated or can be frozen into ice cubes
Nutrition
- Calories 187 kcal
- Carbohydrates 8 g
- Protein 13 g
- Fat 11 g
- Saturated Fat 3 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
- Cholesterol 373 mg
- Sodium 348 mg
- Potassium 223 mg
- Fiber 2 g
- Sugar 4 g
- Vitamin A 675 IU
- Vitamin C 18 mg
- Calcium 68 mg
- Iron 1 mg
Common questions
Can I use this green chutney on other things?
Yes, why not! The green chutney is full of flavor and very versatile. Spread it on your toast, add it to sandwiches, wraps, and salad, or simply have it as a dip to make the most out of it!
Can I use a vegetarian form of protein instead of eggs?
While the taste will differ, you can cut a cube of paneer into half, spread the green chutney on one side before joining the pieces to make a paneer sandwich snack.
