Egg Fritters

Name: Egg Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole eggs; Gram flour (besan) — 30 g; Red chilli powder — ¼ tsp; Fresh coriander, finely chopped — 1 tbsp (5 g); Salt — to taste; Water — 2–3 tbsp, as required; Oil — 2 tsp for shallow frying

Crispy, flavourful and protein-rich, these egg fritters are a wholesome twist on the classic pakora. Eggs provide high-quality protein, vitamin B12, choline and selenium, while gram flour adds plant-based protein and fibre. Fresh coriander and spices add antioxidants and flavour, making these fritters a delicious snack or light meal.

15 min 1 servings 330 kcal

330 kcal

Calories

18 g

Protein

28 g

Carbs

21 g

Fat

Ingredients

•2 whole eggs
•Gram flour (besan) — 30 g
•Red chilli powder — ¼ tsp
•Fresh coriander, finely chopped — 1 tbsp (5 g)
•Salt — to taste
•Water — 2–3 tbsp, as required
•Oil — 2 tsp for shallow frying

Method

1
Boil the eggs until fully cooked. Peel them and carefully cut each egg into two halves.
2
In a bowl, add gram flour, red chilli powder, chopped coriander and salt.
3
Gradually add water and mix to form a thick, smooth coating batter.
4
Gently place the boiled egg halves into the batter and coat them evenly.
5
Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
6
Place the coated egg halves in the pan and cook until golden and crisp on both sides.
7
Remove from the pan and place on a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.
8
Serve hot with mint or coriander chutney.
9
Over to You
10
Enjoy these crispy egg fritters as an occasional evening snack or light meal. For a lighter version, you can air-fry or bake them instead of frying in oil.

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