This Kerala style pepper egg fry proves that bold flavours don’t need excess oil. Made with whole spices, curry leaves, cracked black pepper and just 2 teaspoons of ghee, this South Indian egg recipe is fiery, aromatic and deeply satisfying.
Soft-boiled eggs are tossed in a peppery masala inspired by traditional Kerala flavours, where black pepper takes centre stage instead of heavy gravies. No deep frying, no fancy ingredients—just simple pantry staples coming together for a dish that tastes comforting and restaurant-worthy at the same time.
It’s a perfect starter for a diet friendly gang or just perfect for your weightloss journey when you are craving something restaurant style but cooked clean without any deep frying or excess oil.
Perfect as a quick egg fry recipe for dinner, a protein-rich side with Parantha or chapatti or just as a protein rich snack. This is home food with street style flavours.
If you love South Indian egg recipes, Kerala style cooking, or quick ghee-based recipes, this one is sure for you.
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RECIPE Kerala style Pepper Eggs
Ingredients :
Eggs – 4
Ghee – 2 tsp
Onions – 4 small
Green chilli – 2
Red pepper – 1
Curry leaves – 1 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste – 1.5 tsp
Salt to taste
Amcoor /Dry mango Powder- ½ tsp
Haldi/Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Pepper Egg Masala:
Dhania Whole – 1 tsp
Pepper corn – 1 tsp
Saunf – ½ tsp
Cumin – ½ tsp
PREPARATION
Boil the eggs for 10 minutes and remove shell.
Meanwhile Chop the Onions into 4 parts , slit the green chillis into 2 halves and also thinly slice the red peppers.
Also roast the Whole spices of pepper egg masala and coarse grind them.
Then in a pan ( preferably non stick) add 1 tsp ghee and fry the eggs till they achive a golden brown crispy layer.
Then add the pepper masala and roast for another ½ a minute so the spices coat the eggs properly.
Remove the eggs in a bowl and to the same pan add 1 tsp Ghee.
To the Ghee add the Curry leaves and let them splutter.
Then add the onion , chillies and peppers and roast on high flame till they turn translucent yet still crunchy.
Then add 1/4 bowl of water, eggs and Salt and amchoor( dry mango powder) powder
Let them cook for another 3 minutes and dig into this delicious hot and peppery Egg fry as a snack or with Parantha or Chapati.
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