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Anday wala Bread (Spiced Egg Toast)
Serves 2 · Total 20 min · Prep 8 min · Cook 12 min
Bread slices dipped in a spiced egg mix with onion, green chilli and coriander, then pan-fried until golden and crisp at the edges. A quick Pakistani breakfast and after-school snack that turns four slices of bread and three eggs into a hot meal in 20 minutes.
Quick answer: 20 min in total · serves 2 · main ingredients: Bread, Eggs, Onion, Green chilli · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 4 pc 4 pc Bread, slices, a day old is best
- 3 pc 3 pc Eggs
- 1 pc 1 pc Onion, small, finely chopped
- 1 pc 1 pc Green chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander, finely chopped
- 45 ml 3 tbsp Cooking oil
- to taste to taste Salt
- 1 pinch 1 pinch Turmeric (Optional)
- 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Red chilli powder (Optional)
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Tomato ketchup, to serve (Optional)
Steps
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- Finely chop the onion, green chilli and fresh coriander.
- Beat the eggs in a wide, shallow dish with the onion, chilli, coriander, turmeric, chilli powder and salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large non-stick pan on medium heat.
- Dip two slices in the egg for just a second per side so they stay firm, spoon any leftover onion on top, and fry for about 2 minutes until golden underneath.⏱ Frying the first side · 2 min
- Flip the slices, add a little more oil if needed and fry about 2 minutes more until golden and the egg is fully set. Repeat with the other 2 slices.⏱ Frying the second side · 2 min
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with ketchup and a cup of chai.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Anday wala Bread (Spiced Egg Toast) take?
20 minutes in total: about 8 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking.
Is Anday wala Bread (Spiced Egg Toast) hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 2 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Anday wala Bread (Spiced Egg Toast) serve?
This recipe serves 2. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Anday wala Bread (Spiced Egg Toast) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It contains egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Anday wala Bread (Spiced Egg Toast)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: cooking oil, salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: eggs, onion, green chilli, coriander. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: bread.
Any tips for making Anday wala Bread (Spiced Egg Toast)?
Day-old bread holds together better in the egg; very fresh bread turns soft and tears. Cook the egg until no runny part is left, and eat it fresh; do not keep it more than 2 hours out of the fridge.
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