Egg Devil
Egg Devil is a crispy Bengali street snack made with spicy mashed potatoes wrapped around boiled eggs, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to golden perfection.
Ready in:
45 min - 50 min
Ingredients:
14
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- Boiled eggs: 4 (halved)
- Boiled potatoes (mashed): 2 large
- Onion (finely chopped): 1 medium
- Green chilies (chopped): 2
- Ginger paste: 1 tsp
- Garlic paste: 1 tsp
- Red chili powder: 1/2 tsp
- Garam masala: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves (chopped): 1 tbsp
- Mustard oil: 1 tbsp (or regular oil)
For Coating & Frying:
- All-purpose flour (maida): 2 tbsp (for slurry)
- Breadcrumbs: as needed
- Oil: for deep frying
Making process
Step 1: Prepare the Masala:
- Heat oil in a pan. Sauté chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and green chilies until golden.
- Add red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix in mashed potatoes and coriander leaves. Cook for 2–3 mins.
Step 2: Wrap the Eggs:
- Take a portion of the potato mixture and flatten it on your palm.
- Place half an egg in the center and wrap the mixture around it. Shape like a chop or oval.
Step 3: Coat and Fry:
- Make a slurry using maida and water. Dip each chop into the slurry, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Serve:
- Serve hot with ketchup or kasundi and salad on the side.