The humble egg is one of the most versatile ingredients. You can use it to make a variety of dishes. It is no surprise that it is used widely in cuisines from all over the world. Back in India, eggs are used in a variety of ways, from fried eggs, to poached eggs and boiled eggs, people love eating it, and for a good reason.
It not only tastes delicious but also is considered a rich source of protein and many other essential nutrients that are necessary for healthy functioning of the body. While you can make many dishes with boiled eggs, boiling the eggs itself can be quite tricky.
If you boil them for too long, the heat can tear through the shells, and the yolk may turn dry and taste rubber-like. And, if you don't boil them enough egg whites, the yolk can be quite runny and taste raw. This is why you need an egg boiler machine at home to get perfectly boiled eggs.
An egg boiler macher or an egg boiler is a commonly used kitchen appliance that is specifically designed to help you boil eggs quickly, conveniently and to perfection. If you are looking for the best eggs boiler model online, you can consider buying the Vesta Electric Egg Boiler 360 Watts offered by Wipro Appliances.
It has a large egg tray that lets you boil up to seven eggs at a time. Also, you can choose from three boil modes – hard, medium and soft, to get the perfectly and evenly boiled to suit your taste and the needs of the dish you are making.
Once you have the perfectly boiled eggs, you can make a variety of delicious dishes and enjoy a tasty and healthy meal. If you are looking for some egg cooker recipes, then here are our top recommendations that you can try making at home to delight your loved ones with your cooking skills. So, let's get started –
Scotch Eggs
Scotch egg is a wonderful breakfast item that combines the goodness of both eggs and meat. It is tasty, and fulfilling, and lets you start your day on a healthy note. More importantly, it is easy to make requires only a few basic ingredients.
Ingredients required
- Minced meat (any meat of your choice – lamb, pork or chicken)
- Onion (finely diced)
- Dried herbs (of your choice)
- Salt and pepper (to suit your taste)
- Eggs
- Flour
- Bread crumbs
Method
- Boil 3-4 eggs using the Vesta Electric Egg Boiler 360 Watts. Make sure to choose soft or medium boil setting as per your liking.
- Once the eggs are boiled, peel them and keep them aside.
- In a bowl, crack 2-3 eggs open, give it a good whisk, and keep it aside.
- In a sperate bowl, mix the minced meat (partly cooked), onions, dried herbs, and salt and pepper.
- Now roll the boiled eggs in this mix in a way that it is coved with the meat mix on all sides.
- Dust it with some flour, and dip it in the eggs mix, and then coat it with bread crumbs and set them on a tray.
- Put the eggs in the refrigerator and allow them to chill for about 60 minutes so that the meat mixture holds firmly around the egg.
- Once chilled, deep fry the eggs for about 10 minutes until they are perfectly crisp on all sides. Enjoy!
Egg Curry
If you are looking for a simple and quick dinner recipe, then you cannot go wrong with making an egg curry. It is a versatile dish that you can have it with rice, chapati or even some crispy dosas.
Ingredients required
- Eggs
- Curry leaves and coriander
- Turmeric, red chilli powder
- Tomatoes and onion
- Sugar
- Mustard leaves
- Ginger paste
- Salt (as per taste)
Method
- Boil a few eggs (depending on the number of members you are cooking for) and keep them aside. You use Vesta Electric Egg Boiler 360 Watts to boil the eggs, it is one of the best egg boilers models that ensure that you get evenly boiled eggs with perfect consistency as you like.
- In a pan, add some oil or butter and fry the boiled eggs for a couple of minutes until the outside starts to turn brown.
- In the same pan, add the tomatoes, onions, and chillies. Sauté the ingredients until the onions turn brown and the tomatoes become soft.
- Now put in the mustard leaves, ginger paste, turmeric and red chilli powder, and the curry leaves.
- Give the ingredients a good mix, cover the pan, and let the masala cook for about 10 minutes.
- You can add some water to adjust the consistency as you like.
- Add salt and sugar, and mix it all well together. Turn down the heat, and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Now, add in the boiled eggs and the chopped coriander. Stir the eggs well in the mixture.
- Enjoy the egg curry with some piping hot boiled rice or roti.
Egg Avial
A South Indian delicacy, Egg Avial is a modern twist to the classical vegetarian dish – Avial, which is made of an assortment of vegetables, coconut milk and a range of aromatic spices.
Ingredients required
- Eggs
- Coconut milk
- Tamarind paste
- Cumin seeds
- Mustard seeds
- Green chilli
- Vegetables of your choice
- Tamarind stock
- Curry leaves
- Coriander
- Salt (as per taste)
Method
- Boil some eggs using the Vesta Electric Egg Boiler 360 Watts egg boiling machine. Make sure to choose the hard-boiled mode. Peel the eggs, and keep them aside.
- While the eggs are boiling in the egg cooker, in a separate pan, you can boil some potatoes with a spoonful of tamarind paste. Once the potatoes are boiling, roughly mash them and keep them aside.
- Grind the coconut, and extract fresh coconut milk.
- In a pan, sauté some cumin seeds, mustard seeds, green chillis, and curry leaves
- Add in the turmeric powder and red chilli powder, give all the ingredients a good stir
- Now, add in all the chopped vegetables and let them cook for about 10 minutes
- Add in the boiled potatoes, tamarind stock and coconut milk to create a silky-smooth gravy
- Cook the gravy for about 10 minutes on high heat and then turn down the heat and let it simmer for 10 more minutes
- Add salt and adjust the seasoning as you like
- Toss in the boiled eggs, give it a good mix and enjoy the tasty egg available with some boiled rice.
Final Word
There are literally thousands of boiled egg recipes that you can find online, and cooking them can be as much fun as you relish them. The key to making all these dishes tasty lies in cooking the eggs to perfect. So, always use a good egg boiler from a reputed brand, like the Vesta Electric Egg Boiler 360 Watts offered by Wipro Appliances that lets you boil eggs to perfection every single time.
