Egg Rolls Recipe 🥚

Short Description:
Egg Rolls are a beloved street food snack from Kolkata, India — a perfect mix of a flaky paratha wrapped around a spicy egg layer, fresh veggies, and tangy sauces. Delicious, filling, and super easy to make at home.

📊 Recipe Details

• Rating: ⭐ 9.2/10

• Difficulty Level: Easy

• Budget: $4 – $6 USD

• Cooking Time: 25–30 minutes

• Category: Non-Veg (Contains Egg)

• Meal Type: Snack / Dinner / Lunch

• Serving Size: 2 persons (makes 4 egg rolls)

• Calories (per roll): ~280 kcal

• Protein: ~10g

• Fats: ~14g

• Carbohydrates: ~26g

• Likes: ❤️ 507 likes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Paratha (or you can use ready-made wraps):

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)

• 1 tbsp oil

• ½ tsp salt

• Water to knead

For Egg Layer:

• 4 eggs

• Salt to taste

• Black pepper (optional)

• 1 tbsp oil or butter (for frying)

For Filling:

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned

• 1 small carrot (optional), grated

• 1 green chili (optional), chopped

• 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice

• Tomato ketchup – 2 tbsp

• Green chutney or mayonnaise – 2 tbsp

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Dough & Parathas

1. Mix flour, salt, and oil in a bowl.

2. Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough.

3. Rest for 15–20 mins.

4. Divide into 4 balls, roll into circles, and cook on a tawa with some oil until golden brown. Set aside.

Step 2: Make Egg Coating

1. Crack one egg in a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, beat well.

2. Heat a bit of oil in a pan, pour the egg mixture, and immediately place a cooked paratha over it.

3. Let the egg cook and stick to the paratha (1–2 mins). Flip once briefly. Repeat for remaining eggs and parathas.

Step 3: Assemble the Rolls

1. Place the egg-side-up paratha on a flat surface.

2. Spread green chutney or mayo and ketchup as desired.

3. Add sliced onions, cucumber, carrots, chili, and a dash of lemon juice or vinegar.

4. Roll tightly and wrap with foil or butter paper.

🍽 Serving

• Serves: 2 people

• Rolls per person: 2

💡 Tips

• Add grated cheese or cooked chicken for variations.

• You can use tortillas for a quicker version.

• Customize the spice level by adjusting chilies and sauces.

• Use ghee instead of oil for richer flavor.