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Kanthari Eggs

Veg + Egg · Snacks & Starters, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Snacks & StartersChutneys, Podis & PicklesLow carbGluten-freeDairy-free

Total15 min
Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Serves6
Per serving97 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Kanthari Eggs

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3 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Kerala kanthari eggs, boiled eggs filled with a coarse shallot, green chilli and pepper paste. Quick, medium-spicy, serves 6, 15 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

10 items
Cooking for6 servings
  • EggsEggs6
  • Small Onion (Shallots)Small Onion (Shallots)10
  • GarlicGarlic5 cloves
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli2
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns½ tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves1 sprigs
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves2 tbsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice½ tsp
  • Coconut OilCoconut Oil1 tsp
  • SaltSalt½ tsp

Contains: egg.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 6
Energy97kcal582kcal
Protein7.2g43g
Carbohydrate4.5g27g
Fat5.7g34g
Fibre0.8g4.8g
Sugar1.7g10g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

  1. 1

    Boil the eggs for 8 minutes and peel off the shell.

    Eggs

  2. 2

    Mix all the ingredients and blend it into a coarse paste.

    Small Onion (Shallots)GarlicGreen ChilliBlack PeppercornsCurry leavesCoriander LeavesLemon JuiceCoconut OilSalt

  3. 3

    Put slits into the eggs and add the paste. Serve it hot

Before you start

How long does Kanthari Eggs take?
15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kanthari Eggs serve?
6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kanthari Eggs vegetarian?
It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Kanthari Eggs 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 Kanthari Eggs?
6 Eggs, 2 Green Chilli, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 5 cloves Garlic, ½ tsp Black Peppercorns, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kanthari Eggs?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kanthari Eggs?
About 97 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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