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, 0.50 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 Maida; ¼ tsp Salt; 0.50 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ cup Water; For Deep-Frying Sunflower Oil; 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Capsicum, Diced; 1 Onion, Diced; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 3 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 3 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 tsp Vinegar; 0.50 cup Water; 2 tbsp Water; 2 tbsp Spring Onion, Chopped; 3 Eggs, Boiled; 2 tbsp Corn Flour; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tbsp Corn Flour

Veg + Egg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Dairy-free

Total30 min

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Serves3

Per serving379 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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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

Ingredients

21 items

Cooking for3 servings

Maida2 tbsp
Salt¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder0.50 tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Water¾ cup
Sunflower OilFor Deep-Frying
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Capsicum, Diced1
Onion, Diced1
Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce3 tbsp
Tomato Sauce3 tbsp
Vinegar1 tsp
Water2 tbsp
Spring Onion, Chopped2 tbsp
Eggs, Boiled3
Corn Flour3 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit2

Contains: egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
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.
MaidaSaltRed Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderGinger Garlic PasteWaterCorn Flour
2
Dip the egg quarters and deep fry until golden brown.
Sunflower OilEggs
3
Heat oil in a wok and add the chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies, saute until golden brown.
Sunflower 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 SauceRed Chilli SauceTomato SauceVinegar
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.
WaterWaterCorn Flour
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, 0.50 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.

Tips from other cooks

5 notes

M
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
M
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
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AkshathaMarch 2022
I tried this recipe it came out very well my husband loved it