Spicy Garlic Egg Dosa: Authentic Street FoodEgg
Elevate your breakfast with this Spicy Egg Dosa, a flavorful South Indian delight. This recipe features a crispy dosa base spread with a zesty, homemade spicy garlic and red chili chutney. It is then topped with a whisked egg, crunchy finely chopped onions, and fresh coriander for the perfect texture. Whether enjoyed as a protein-packed morning meal, a quick snack, or an exotic early dinner, this savory dish is sure to impress. Serve hot with your favorite chutney or sambar.
Ingredients
For the Spicy Garlic Chutney:
Red Chilies: 20 (soaked in water for 1 hour)
12 clove Garlic
15 piece Small Onions
1 tsp Salt
4 bits Tamarind
as needed Water
3 tsp Oil (tempering)
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
For the Egg Dosa:
Dosa Batter: Enough to spread over the tawa
Eggs: 1 egg per dosa
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper Powder
1 small Onion (roughly chopped)
handful Fresh Coriander
Ghee or Oil: As needed
Instructions
Step 1— Make the Spicy Garlic Chutney
1
Soak about 20 red chilies in water for 1 hour.
2
In a mixer jar, combine the soaked red chilies, 12 garlic cloves, 15 small onions (shallots), 1 teaspoon of salt, and 4-5 tamarind bits.
3
Add the chili soaking water to the jar and grind into a smooth paste.
4
Temper the chutney: Heat 3 teaspoons of oil in a pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon each of mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
5
Once the seeds splutter, add the ground chutney paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes to remove the raw smell.
Step 2— Prepare the Eggs
1
Crack one egg into a separate bowl.
2
Whisk it nicely and set it aside.
Step 3— Cook the Egg Dosa
1
Heat a tawa and spread a ladle of dosa batter evenly.
2
Apply some ghee or oil around the edges and on top for roasting.
3
Spread 1 tablespoon of the spicy garlic chutney all over the dosa.
4
Pour the whisked egg over the chutney and spread it evenly.
5
Sprinkle a little salt, pepper powder, finely chopped onions, and coriander leaves on top.
6
Flip the dosa to cook the egg side down, pressing gently.
7
Flip it back over, fold it in the middle, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per recipe
