Indians and their love affair with street food needs no introduction. We Indians love the street-style snacks along with freshly made tea every evening. Indians’ love for street food is evident, with small roadside stalls selling delicious delicacies unique to each region of the country. For example, Delhiites are crazy about momos and chaat, Mumbaikars are fond of Vada Pav, Misal Pav, while people living in Kolkata love Kathi Roll, Puchke, Ghuggi and more. Coming to Ghugni, it is a spicy chickpea curry that can be enjoyed with crispy puris or as a meal. While it is essentially a vegetarian dish, some people also like to top it with minced meat, chicken or eggs.
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Having said that, here we bring to you a Ghuggi recipe that can not only pacify your taste buds but also provide nutrition. This recipe is called egg ghugni. In this popular street food, you first need to prepare the chickpea curry in an authentic way and then pour boiled eggs over it. It is not only easy to make but also very fun to make. Read below to know the full recipe.
Kolkata-Style Egg Ghugni Recipe: How to Make Egg Ghughni:
To make this recipe, first you have to heat oil in a pan. After that, add chopped ginger, garlic and fry. Wait till the onion becomes golden and crisp.
Then add tomatoes, peas and spices like coriander powder, garam masala, cumin powder, water and salt as per taste. Add soaked chickpeas with water and mix well.
Cook till done. Then put a boiled egg on top of it. For the full recipe, Click here.
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Now that you know how to make Egg Ghugni, try it as your next evening meal and let us know how you liked it in the comments below. Stay tuned for more recipe ideas like this one!