Egg Paniyaram also known as Egg Bites, are small, round snacks made from eggs packed with a variety of vegetables. This quick and simple recipe is ideal for those seeking a fast option for a snack or breakfast. Featuring ingredients such as onion, tomato, and coriander leaves, these bites offer a delicious and nutritious low-carb choice. They serve as a perfect high-protein addition to your morning meal, making them both satisfying and healthy.
I utilized a cast iron paniyaram pan for this recipe. If you are comfortable working with cast iron, it should be manageable for you; otherwise, I recommend opting for a non-stick pan.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:
- Oil for greasing the Pan. Any neutral oil or butter can be used.
- Egg: The Main Ingredient for these bites. You can make this egg bites with eggs or only egg whites.
- Onion and Tomato: To enhance the texture of your dish, consider incorporating ingredients such as spinach, mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage alongside onions and tomatoes. Additionally, you can include chicken or mutton mince for extra flavor and protein. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility, allowing you to customize it to suit your personal taste.
- Coriander Leaves : Adds freshness to the recipe.
- Green Chilli : Adds Spice to the dish. Can be replaced with Chilli Powder or Garam Masala Powder.
- Ginger Garlic Paste: Adds nice flavor to the dish.
- Pepper and Salt: to pop all the flavours.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Step 1: Break open 4 eggs into a mixing bowl. Add in Ginger Garlic Paste.
Step 2: Add Salt to taste
Step 3: Add Pepper Powder and Chopped Green Chilli.
Step 4: Add Chopped Onion.
Step 5: Add in Chopped Tomato.
Step 6: Add in Chopped Coriander Leaves.
Step 7: Mix them.
Step 8: Heat a Paniyaram Pan. Grease it with generous oil.
Step 9: Spoon in the egg mixture into the Paniyaram Pan. Cook in Low Medium Flame.
Step 10: Turn Sides.
Variations
These Egg bites suit a paleo recipe.
You can enhance this recipe by incorporating ingredients like mushrooms, capsicum, cabbage, and cooked meat. However, be careful not to overload the mixture with vegetables, as this will help ensure that your egg bites turn out nice and fluffy.
Egg bites are a nutritious snack option, packed with protein and fiber, making them a healthy choice for those looking to maintain a balanced diet.
📖 Recipe
Egg Paniyaram / Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- Oil for greasing
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 1 Tomato Chopped
- Coriander Leaves Fistful
- 1 teaspoon Pepper Powder
- 1 Green Chilli Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Pepper Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Break open 4 eggs into a mixing bowl.
- Add in Ginger Garlic Paste, Onion, Tomato, Coriander Leaves, Pepper Powder, Green Chilli and salt to taste.
- Blend the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Next, generously grease the Paniyaram pan with oil and carefully spoon the egg mixture into each cavity.
- Allow the bites to cook, flipping them to ensure both sides are evenly cooked.
- Your delicious egg bites are now ready to be savored!
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