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Eggs on a Stick: The Bhujiya Remix

Indian-Style Spiced Egg Skewers with Crispy Pan-Fried Texture

35 minutes
Serves 4
AppetizerIndian
Herb's take

Inspired by the classic North Indian egg bhujiya, this appetizer transforms the humble egg scramble into boldly spiced, bite-sized balls, skewered and pan-fried for maximum flavor and crunch. You’ll master blooming spices and binding a fluffy scramble into something you can eat with your hands.

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk vigorously until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  2. 02
    Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook, stirring, until softened and starting to turn golden, about 3 minutes.
  3. 03
    Add the green chili, garlic, and ginger and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 04
    Sprinkle in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, and black pepper. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
  5. 05
    Add the diced tomato and cook for 2 minutes, until starting to break down.
  6. 06
    Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring gently, until just set but still soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 07
    Scrape the egg mixture into a bowl. Stir in the cilantro, gram flour, lemon zest and juice, and kosher salt. Let cool for 5 minutes, then refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
  8. 08
    With damp hands, form the chilled mixture into about 16 equal balls (roughly 1 heaping tablespoon each). Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly.
  9. 09
    Thread 4 balls onto each of 4 small skewers, pressing gently to compact if needed.
  10. 10
    Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the skewers, turning carefully, until all sides are golden and crisp, about 4 to 6 minutes total.
  11. 11
    Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro or a squeeze of lemon if desired.

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