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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Breakfast » Egg Idli

    Published: Mar 9, 2022 | Last Updated On: Mar 10, 2022 by Neha Mathur

    Egg Idli

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    Egg Idli is a delicious snack or breakfast dish where eggs are steamed in an idli mold and then tossed in a spicy masala.

    Here are some more egg breakfast recipes, that you can try at home – Egg Bhurji, Healthy Spinach Egg White Muffins, Egg Dosa, Egg White Scramble, Akuri, and Perfect Scrambled Eggs. 

    Egg idli served on a plate.
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    About This Recipe

    Egg Idli are a delicious and unique way to serve eggs for breakfast or snacks. They are easy to make and come together in less than 30 minutes using simple ingredients.

    To make egg idlies, eggs are steamed in idli molds with salt and pepper and later tempered with curry leaves, dry red chilies, and a few more simple ingredients.

    Serve these for breakfast or snack with a side of toast or a cup of filter coffee or masala chai.

    Ingredients

    Egg idli ingredients.

    Eggs – Any eggs would do, white, brown, or organic.

    To temper the steamed egg idli, you will need vegetable oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry red chilies, red chili powder, and turmeric powder.

    You can skip adding chili powder and dry red chili if making it for kids

    You will also need salt and pepper. Cilantro for garnishing is highly recommended too.

    Serving Suggestions

    These Idli eggs with a South Indian tadka taste great on their own with a side of morning tea, coffee, or fresh juice for breakfast.

    You can also serve a crisp toast on the side to make it filling.

    You can also place it in between two slices of bread and enjoy it as a sandwich.

    It will also taste great with Tawa Paratha or Lachha Paratha.

    Storage Suggestions

    This egg recipe tastes great when served fresh, right out of the idli molds. Leftovers can be stored for a few hours in an airtight container at room temperature.

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    Egg Idli is a delicious snack or breakfast dish where eggs are steamed in an idli mold and then tossed in a spicy masala.

    Egg Idli Recipe

    Egg Idli is a delicious snack or breakfast dish where eggs are steamed in an idli mold and then tossed in a spicy masala.
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 3 people
    Calories: 178kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 6 large eggs
    • salt & pepper
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 10-12 curry leaves
    • 1 whole dry red chili (broken)
    • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (coriander) (for garnishing)
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    Instructions

    • Heat 2 cups of water in an idli steamer over medium-high heat.
    • Grease the idli molds with vegetable oil.
    • Break one egg in each mold and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    • Cover the lid of the steamer and steam until the eggs are set (8-10 minutes).
    • Remove the steamer from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
    • Unmold the egg idlies from the mold and set them aside.
    • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry red chili, red chili powder, and turmeric powder and fry for 3-4 seconds.
    • Add the egg idlies to the pan and toss well with the spices.
    • Garnish with cilantro (coriander) and serve hot.

    Notes

    Don’t over steam the eggs otherwise they will become chewy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
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