Egg Ghotala is a popular street food from Surat. Also called Anda Ghotala, it is rich, spicy, and indulgent street-style egg dish that originates from the vibrant food lanes of Surat, Gujarat. Traditionally known as a twist on egg bhurji, this dish gets its unique name from the word âghotala,â meaning a mix or scramble , perfectly describing its creamy, mashed texture. What makes Anda Ghotala special is the combination of grated boiled eggs and...
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Boil eggs for 10-15 minutes and keep aside.
Finely chop green chillies, coriander leaves, tomato, onion, and capsicum. Keep aside.
Heat a kadhai and melt butter with oil.
Saute cumin seeds and green chillies until fragrant.
Add onion and fry until translucent.
Add tomato and cook until it turns soft.
Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.
Add turmeric powder, kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add water to avoid burning of spices and cook until oil separates.
Peel the boiled eggs and grate them.
Add grated boiled eggs to the masala and mix well.
Heat water and add it to the egg mixture. Cook until oil separates.
Add pavbhaji masala and mix well. Turn off the flame.
Add coriander leaves and adjust salt if needed.
Heat a tawa and melt butter..
Pour a single egg onto the tawa and sprinkle black pepper powder, salt, and paprika.
Cook one side without flipping until the egg white is set.
Spread the egg masala on the serving plate.
Place the sunny side up egg on top and serve with hot pav or roasted bread.
Street vendors never hold back đ. Use butter for richness and a little oil so it doesnât burn.
Donât overcook ! Anda ghotala should be creamy, not dry bhurji.
Cheese is optional but grated cheese melts into the masala and makes it rich & indulgent.
Sunny side up adds a visual appeal and a textural contrast to the dish. So don't miss this.
Serve immediately. This dish is best hot and fresh with pav or bread. It thickens as it cools.
Can I use other types of bread?
Yes, you can use any bread like toasted slices or dinner rolls instead of pav.
How do I prevent the masala from burning?
Add hot water gradually and cook on medium heat to avoid burning the spices.
Can I skip the sunny side up egg?
Yes, but it adds a unique texture and visual appeal to the dish.
What can I substitute for pavbhaji masala?
You can use garam masala or a mix of ground coriander and cumin as a substitute.
How spicy is this dish?
The spice level is moderate, but you can adjust the green chillies and red chilli powder to your preference.
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