How long does Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast) take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast) serve?

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

Is Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast) vegetarian?

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

Is Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast) spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast)?

8 Eggs, 100 grams Onion, 6 grams Green Chilli, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, 8 White Bread, 3 tbsp Butter, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast)?

About 426 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast)

Name: Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 100 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 6 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 10 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 8 Eggs, Whisked; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 3 tbsp Butter; 8 White Bread; 4 tsp Mustard Oil; 1 tsp Black Salt; 4 tbsp Tomato Sauce

20 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as dim toast, egg toast, bengali egg toast · Veg + Egg · Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Pizza

Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Pizza

Dim pauruti is Kolkata street-style egg toast: buttered bread pressed onto an onion and green chilli omelette on the tawa. Mild snack, serves 4, about 20.

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

11 items

4 people

Onion, Finely Chopped100 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped6 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped10 grams
Eggs, Whisked8
Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Butter3 tbsp
White Bread8
Mustard Oil4 tsp
Black Salt1 tsp
Tomato Sauce4 tbsp

Contains: milk, egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	426kcal	1704kcal
Protein	18g	70g
Carbohydrate	32g	129g
Fat	25g	100g
Fibre	2g	8g
Sugar	6.8g	27g

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Method

1
Finely chop the onion, green chillies and coriander leaves.
OnionGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves
2
Beat the eggs in a bowl with the onion, green chillies, coriander leaves, salt and black pepper powder until frothy.
EggsSaltBlack Pepper Powder
3
Heat a tawa on medium flame. Spread a little butter on it and toast 2 bread slices for 1 minute on each side until light golden. Take them out.
ButterWhite Bread
4
Add 1 tsp mustard oil to the tawa and pour in a quarter of the egg mixture. Spread it to the size of the 2 slices. When the bottom starts to set, in about 30 seconds, press the 2 toasted slices on top. Fold the edges of the egg over the bread.
Mustard Oil
5
Cook for 1 minute, flip with a wide spatula and cook the other side for 1 minute until the egg is fully cooked. Make the rest the same way.
6
Sprinkle black salt on top and serve hot with tomato sauce.
Black SaltTomato Sauce

Before you start

How long does Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast) take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast) vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast) spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast)?: 8 Eggs, 100 grams Onion, 6 grams Green Chilli, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, 8 White Bread, 3 tbsp Butter, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Dim Pauruti (Kolkata Egg Toast)?: About 426 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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