How long does Scotch Eggs take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Scotch Eggs serve?

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

Is Scotch Eggs 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 Scotch Eggs?

4 Boiled Eggs, 250 grams Chicken Mince, 1 Eggs, 2 tbsp Maida, 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs, ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Scotch Eggs?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Scotch Eggs?

About 365 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Scotch Eggs

Name: Scotch Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Continental
Ingredients: 250 grams Chicken Mince; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 pinch Nutmeg, Grated; 2 tbsp Maida; 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs; 4 Boiled Eggs; ½ cup Maida; 1 Eggs; ½ cup Breadcrumbs; For Deep Frying Oil

25 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

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6 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 scotch egg, nargisi kebab · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

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Scotch eggs: boiled eggs wrapped in chicken mince with ginger garlic, Kashmiri chilli and nutmeg, crumbed and deep-fried. Mild, serves 4, 25 minutes, video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Chicken Mince250 grams
Salt½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Nutmeg, Grated1 pinch
Maida2 tbsp
Breadcrumbs2 tbsp
Boiled Eggs4
Maida½ cup
Eggs1
Breadcrumbs½ cup
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: egg, wheat.

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	365kcal	1460kcal
Protein	24g	94g
Carbohydrate	31g	122g
Fat	16g	64g
Fibre	1.5g	6g
Sugar	1.4g	5.6g

Cookd masalas for chicken mince

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Madras 65from ₹94

Method

1
To the minced chicken, add in salt, black pepper powder, ginger-garlic paste, Kashmiri chilli powder and a small grating of nutmeg. Mix well to combine.
Chicken MinceSaltBlack Pepper PowderGinger Garlic PasteKashmiri Red Chilli PowderNutmeg
2
Add flour and breadcrumbs and mix again.
MaidaBreadcrumbs
3
Coat the eggs lightly in flour.
Boiled EggsMaida
4
Take a portion of the mince and flatten it. Place the egg in the middle and fold the sides to encase the eggs completely. You can adjust and remove any excess chicken mince or add more if required. Repeat this step for each egg.
5
Coat them in flour, then in a beaten egg mixture, and finally in breadcrumbs. Freeze them for 15 minutes.
EggsBreadcrumbs
6
Deep fry them on a medium flame until the chicken is cooked completely, 7 to 8 minutes.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Scotch Eggs take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Scotch Eggs serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Scotch Eggs vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Scotch Eggs 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 Scotch Eggs?: 4 Boiled Eggs, 250 grams Chicken Mince, 1 Eggs, 2 tbsp Maida, 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs, ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Scotch Eggs?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Scotch Eggs?: About 365 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.