EGG BALLS

EGG BALLS
Fried egg dumplings with the flavour of coconut.
Preparation Time : 20-25 minutes
Cooking Time : 10-15 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
Eggs 6

Split Bengal gram (chana dal), soaked 4 tablespoons

Coconut 3 tablespoons

Whole dry red chillies 3

Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) 1/4 teaspoon

Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon

Ginger 1/4 inch piece

Garlic 3 cloves

Green chillies 2

Onion , chopped 1 large

Cheese, grated 1/4 cup

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon

Oil to deep fry

METHOD
Drain and grind the dal with coconut, red chillies, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic and green chillies coarsely. Transfer the ground mixture into a bowl and onion, cheese, salt and coriander leaves. Separate the egg whites and egg yolks. Beat the egg whites till light and fluffy. Add the yolks and beat again. Add the eggs to the dal mixture and mix well. Heat sufficient oil in a pan. With the help of the teaspoon drop the above mixture into the hot oil and deep-fry till golden in colour. Drain and place on an absorbent paper. Serve hot with tomato sauce or tamarind chutney.