How long does Chilli Egg take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chilli Egg serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chilli Egg vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chilli Egg?

3 Eggs, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Corn Flour, 3 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 Green Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Egg?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chilli Egg?

About 379 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chilli Egg

Name: Chilli Egg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Corn Flour; 2 tbsp Maida; ¼ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ cup Water; 3 Eggs, Boiled; For Deep-Frying Oil; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Green Capsicum, Diced; 1 Onion, Diced; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Vinegar; 3 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 3 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; ½ cup Water; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 2 tbsp Water; 2 tbsp Spring Onion, Chopped

30 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as chili egg · Veg + Egg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Dairy-free

Chilli egg: batter-fried egg quarters tossed in soy, vinegar and red chilli sauce with capsicum and onion. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

21 items

3 people

Corn Flour3 tbsp
Maida2 tbsp
Salt¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Water¾ cup
Eggs, Boiled3
OilFor Deep-Frying
Oil3 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Green Capsicum, Diced1
Onion, Diced1
Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Vinegar1 tsp
Tomato Sauce3 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce3 tbsp
Water2 tbsp
Spring Onion, Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	379kcal	1137kcal
Protein	9.6g	29g
Carbohydrate	27g	82g
Fat	26g	77g
Fibre	2.3g	6.9g
Sugar	8.2g	25g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

1
Combine the ingredients for the better and whisk a smooth, thick batter.
Corn FlourMaidaSaltRed Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderGinger Garlic PasteWater
2
Dip the egg quarters and deep fry until golden brown.
EggsOil
3
Heat oil in a wok and add the chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies, saute until golden brown.
OilGingerGarlicGreen Chilli
4
Add the diced capsicum and onions and saute for 2 mins.
Green CapsicumOnion
5
Add the soya sauce, vinegar, ketchup and red chilli sauce and saute for a minute.
Soy SauceVinegarTomato SauceRed Chilli Sauce
6
Add the water and bring to a boil. Mix 1 tbsp corn starch with 2 tbsp of water and pour to thicken the sauce.
WaterCorn FlourWater
7
Add salt and the eggs and toss to coat well in the sauce. Finish with chopped spring onion.
Spring Onion

Before you start

How long does Chilli Egg take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chilli Egg serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chilli Egg vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Chilli Egg spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chilli Egg?: 3 Eggs, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Corn Flour, 3 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 Green Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Egg?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chilli Egg?: About 379 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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N
NitheshOctober 2026
Made it
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MARSHMELLOWAugust 2025
I didn't notice that I don't have soya sauce so I skipped it, actually replaced it with gravy mix. it is not too bad, it's good actually. highly recommend to try it everyone
G
GayathriJanuary 2023
yummy!!
P
Premsundar SAugust 2022
👍 great
A
AkshathaMarch 2022
I tried this recipe it came out very well my husband loved it