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Surat’s Famous Street Food – Russian Egg Fry

Russian Egg Fry is one of the most iconic and loved street foods of Surat, Gujarat. Known for its bold flavors and creative fusion, this unique egg dish combines both boiled and fried eggs in a creamy, spicy green masala base. It’s a visual and flavorful treat, often found sizzling on tavas in the bustling lanes of Surat’s food streets. What makes Russian Egg Fry stand out is its triple egg texture – half-fried egg, mashed boiled yolk, and spiced boiled egg whites – all layered with rich masalas and a buttery, cheesy twist. The dish starts with a half-fried egg, which is topped with red chilli powder, salt, and coriander. A luscious green masala is prepared using butter, garlic, onion, tomato, spices, mashed egg yolk, hot water, and spring onion greens. Grated cheese is added for richness, making the gravy velvety and flavorful. Finally, the boiled egg whites are tossed with spices and added on top for an irresistible finish. Popular among egg lovers, Russian Egg Fry is a must-try delicacy for anyone visiting Surat. It reflects the city’s innovative street food culture and is best enjoyed hot, straight off the tawa, with pav or bread.

Steps for Surat’s Famous Street Food – Russian Egg Fry

1. Prepare Half-Fried Egg o In a pan, make a half-fried egg. o Sprinkle some red chilli powder, salt, and chopped fresh coriander on top. o Remove and set it aside on a plate.

2. Prepare the Green Masala Base o In the same pan, add a little oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. o Add 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic and sauté for 10 seconds. o Add 1 small finely chopped onion and 1 small finely chopped tomato. o Sauté for half a minute.

3. Add Spices and Aromatics o Add 1 teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste. o Add ½ teaspoon of green chilli paste. o Now add the following spices: ? ¼ tsp coriander powder ? ¼ tsp cumin powder ? ¼ tsp garam masala ? ¼ tsp black pepper powder ? Salt to taste ? A pinch of turmeric powder

4. Mash in Boiled Egg Yolk o Take 1 boiled egg, remove the yolk, and add it to the masala. o Mash everything well using a masher.

5. Make the Sauce o Add ½ cup of hot water to the mixture. o Add chopped spring onions and fresh coriander. o (Traditionally, green garlic is also used if available.)

6. Add Cheese and Simmer o Grate in one cube of processed cheese. o Mash and mix everything thoroughly. o Let it cook on low flame, stirring and mashing occasionally.

7. Prepare Spiced Egg White o In another pan, add a little oil and butter. o Roughly chop the boiled egg whites and add them. o Sprinkle the following spices: ? 1 tsp red chilli powder ? ¼ tsp coriander powder ? ¼ tsp cumin powder ? A pinch of black pepper powder ? Salt to taste ? Some chopped coriander o Mix and cook for 1 minute.

8. Assemble the Dish o On the serving plate, first place the prepared half-fried egg. o Pour the green masala sauce over it. o Top it with the spiced egg whites.

Surat’s Famous Street Food – Russian Egg Fry

Ingredients

2 Eggs
Red Chilli Powder
Salt
Fresh Coriander
Oil
1 Tbsp Butter
1 Tsp Garlic
1/4 Tsp Coriander Powder
1/4 Tsp Cumin Powder
1/4 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
1/4 Tsp Black Pepper Powder
½ Tsp Salt
Pinch of Turmeric Powder
Spring Onion Greens
Fresh Coriander
1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
1/4 Tsp Coriander Powder
1/4 Tsp Cumin Powder
Black Pepper Powder
Salt
Fresh Coriander.

Steps

1. Prepare Half-Fried Egg o In a pan, make a half-fried egg. o Sprinkle some red chilli powder, salt, and chopped fresh coriander on top. o Remove and set it aside on a plate.
2. Prepare the Green Masala Base o In the same pan, add a little oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. o Add 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic and sauté for 10 seconds. o Add 1 small finely chopped onion and 1 small finely chopped tomato. o Sauté for half a minute.
3. Add Spices and Aromatics o Add 1 teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste. o Add ½ teaspoon of green chilli paste. o Now add the following spices: ? ¼ tsp coriander powder ? ¼ tsp cumin powder ? ¼ tsp garam masala ? ¼ tsp black pepper powder ? Salt to taste ? A pinch of turmeric powder
4. Mash in Boiled Egg Yolk o Take 1 boiled egg, remove the yolk, and add it to the masala. o Mash everything well using a masher.
5. Make the Sauce o Add ½ cup of hot water to the mixture. o Add chopped spring onions and fresh coriander. o (Traditionally, green garlic is also used if available.)
6. Add Cheese and Simmer o Grate in one cube of processed cheese. o Mash and mix everything thoroughly. o Let it cook on low flame, stirring and mashing occasionally.
7. Prepare Spiced Egg White o In another pan, add a little oil and butter. o Roughly chop the boiled egg whites and add them. o Sprinkle the following spices: ? 1 tsp red chilli powder ? ¼ tsp coriander powder ? ¼ tsp cumin powder ? A pinch of black pepper powder ? Salt to taste ? Some chopped coriander o Mix and cook for 1 minute.
8. Assemble the Dish o On the serving plate, first place the prepared half-fried egg. o Pour the green masala sauce over it. o Top it with the spiced egg whites.

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