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Craving Desi-Style Eggs? Satisfy Your Hunger With These 6 Mouth-Watering Dishes
Boiled, fried or scrambled, eggs are an absolute delight. They're super easy to whip up, ridiculously filling and always save the day when time is tight. If you're an egg lover, we bet you find it hard to go a day without indulging in eggy goodness. Some of you may be hooked on classics like sunny side up or omelette, while others crave eggs with desi flavours. Been craving desi-style egg dishes lately? We've got you covered. Simply order them from any of your favourite online food delivery applications and skip the cooking hassle. Think of dishes like egg paratha, egg roll, egg curry and more - all delivered to you within minutes. So, sit back, relax and enjoy these six desi egg dishes that are waiting for you to indulge in. Also Read: 5 Reasons Why Eggs Deserve A Spot On Your Breakfast Plate Here Are 6 Mouth-Watering Desi Egg Dishes You Can Order Online: 1. Egg Paratha Parathas are the ultimate Indian comfort food, and this egg paratha will make you fall in love with them even more. Imagine biting into a flaky paratha stuffed with a spicy egg filling - it's pure indulgence in every bite. Whether you enjoy it on its own or pair it with some chutney, it's quite comforting and delicious. 2. Egg Biryani Who can resist a plate of piping hot biryani? We guess no one! While regular biryani tastes delicious, egg biryani tastes even better. Eggs are boiled and then combined with flavourful rice and spices, resulting in a lip-smacking dish that will leave you yearning from the first bite. Enjoy with raita or salan. 3. Egg Bhurji Egg bhurji is one of those dishes we can never get tired of eating. Light, simple, and flavourful, it's pure comfort. It tastes best when paired with plain roti or crispy parathas, making it a wonderful addition to your breakfast or lunch menu. 4. Egg Curry Nothing defines comfort better than a delicious bowl of egg curry. Boiled eggs are bathed in a rich and flavourful curry, resulting in a dish that's lip-smacking. The best part? You can find plenty of egg curry options on online food delivery applications, making it perfect for those last-minute cravings. Also Read: Boiling Eggs Straight From The Fridge? Here's Why You Should Always Wait First 5. Egg Chaat Another desi-style egg dish you can try is egg chaat. Yes, it's possible to make a tasty chaat with eggs! It features boiled eggs, spring onions, tamarind chutney, lemon juice and spices. It tastes incredibly delicious and will make you wonder why you never tried this dish before. 6. Kolkata-Style Egg Roll Unsure what to choose? Just go for an egg roll. This Kolkata-style version is packed with irresistible flavours and adored for its incredibly flaky roll. The filling is juicy and satisfying, ideal for an evening snack or whenever hunger strikes. Now that you're aware of these desi-style egg dishes, order them online quickly and satisfy your cravings.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Sushi, steak, cheesecake in a glass? Welcome to culinary cocktails
It begins with a sip. Then, a curious sensation follows. Wait, is that chilli chicken in your drink? You taste soy, a whisper of ginger, maybe even a hint of garlic. The essence of dinner, but in the form of a cocktail. Well, across India, bartenders are boldly pushing the boundaries of mixology. Gone are the days of just adding a splash of lime or a pinch of spice. Today, they are transforming popular dishes into drinks — nostalgic, quirky, and brimming with stories that travel from home kitchens to bar counters. Whether it's introducing Kolkata-style chilli chicken cocktail or guacamole margarita or a drink that gives a hint of Maggi, bartenders are going all out with experimentation. But what is driving the shift? Rahul Kamath, Corporate Beverage Manager, Passion F&B, predicts that this trend is here to stay. 'It is not a passing fad. Bartenders are thinking like chefs now. We are looking to the kitchen for inspiration. And guests are ready to embark on this journey with us.' Take Nutcase Etc in Kolkata, where the team wanted to give a beloved local dish a new twist. Enter Tangra Town, a savoury highball inspired by Kolkata-style chilli chicken. A mix of bell peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger, all seasoned with soy sauce and infused with tequila. What sets this drink apart is the addition of chicken stock, lending it a gentle, meaty richness. A spring onion garnish completes the experience. 'No good bar in Kolkata feels complete without chilli chicken on the menu,' says Swanan Sarkar, the mastermind behind this creation. 'So we thought, why not serve it as a drink? Once we voiced the idea, it just clicked. The whole team was immediately on board.' Perfecting this concept was no quick fix. Numerous iterations were tested before they landed on the right balance. 'Every ingredient has its own strong character. The challenge was to capture the essence of the dish, but in liquid form.' Nutcase also offers Rare Steak, a drink made with beef bone marrow rendered with garlic, rosemary, and peppercorns. This spirit-forward creation is fat-washed, giving it a rich depth. Other unconventional drinks on their menu include Make It a Salsa, which mimics a smoky chipotle salsa, and Sushi, which uses wasabi, vinegar, and pickled ginger to recreate the experience of eating a sushi roll. While these drinks are experimental, the pricing remains approachable. 'People will try bold things if they feel they are getting value. We want these drinks to be fun, not intimidating,' the team explains. Pricing, Swanan says, is based on ingredient cost and market comfort. 'We want people to try these. But some drinks are high on beverage cost. In our Sushi cocktail, just the nori costs ₹56 per glass.' Also exploring the savoury side of cocktails is EnCanto, where mixologist Raju Bora has created a guacamole margarita. This drink features avocado-infused tequila with a smooth avocado crush inside. A daring combination of jalapeño-infused gin, lime juice, and guacamole creates a unique experience. Yes, you read that right. Garnished with Sal de Pueblo and a taco shell, this clarified cocktail is a love letter to Mexico's culinary creativity. Raju says, 'One day, during one of our experimental sessions, we thought — why not try something completely unconventional. At first, it seemed like an unusual choice, but once we played around with the texture and balanced it with the right elements, it turned out to be an incredible discovery." He further adds, "These drinks are truly a process of trial and error—testing combinations, adjusting acidity, sweetness, and texture until we find that sweet spot where everything comes together in harmony.' At Mezzo Mezzo in Mumbai's JW Marriott, the drinks menu reads like a Mediterranean feast but in cocktail form. Think risotto, tzatziki, strawberry cheesecake, and olive oil cake, all shaken, stirred, or smoked into a glass. And yes, they taste just as wild and wonderful as they sound. Take the Gazpacho, a smoky, spicy mix of tequila, mezcal, bell pepper, basil, and citrus, or the herbaceous Tzatziki, made with gin, cucumber, whey, and oregano. If you're craving something sweet, try the Baklava, rich with pistachio and spice, or the Truffle Chocolate, a decadent blend of whisky, vodka, coffee, and chocolate liqueur. Even the classics come with a twist. There is a pine and elderflower highball, a smoked salsa picante, and breezy low-ABV choices like sparkling wine sangria or the Earl Fizz, a mix of Earl Grey, clarified guava, and citrus, which can be made alcohol-free. 'These are drinks that surprise people, make them smile, and maybe even remind them of something they ate years ago,' says Chinmay Pednekar, the bar's mixologist. The same is true at The Brook in Gurugram, a mountain-inspired bar from the team behind Sidecar. Their standout cocktail, Maggi Point, uses Maggi masala spice, tequila, Himalayan honey, fresh tomato, and pea water. 'People love it because it feels familiar. They are drinking a memory,' says Yungdup Lama, the owner. 'That emotional pull is what makes it work. Meanwhile, the pricing depends on market survey and beverage cost.' He also mentioned that it's not just India where this trend is happening; it's taking place in global bars as well. This trend extends beyond India. Double Chicken Please in New York City has a Thai Curry drink made with galangal, lemongrass, coconut water and Thai chilli. In Tokyo, the Glizztini at Tokyo Confidential uses sausage and onion brine, served with cacao butter to mimic ketchup and mustard, while the Zaru Soba at Danico, Paris's blend of cucumber, tomato, and soy sauce, is a nod to noodle soup.
