THESE DESI EGG RECIPES WILL MAKE YOUR SUNDAY TASTE SO BETTER

Eggs are the sole reason my days begin on a happy note. In fact, there are times when the only thing that motivates me to get out of bed is the breggkfast.  

India has loved to celebrate eggs in a way that no one has before. I have always been in awe of the food diversity in our nation. But when I got down to look for egg recipes, I was stunned to see the magic people across Indian states have created with eggs. 

Here are some of the best egg specialities from some of the regions of India and they're worth trying:

Region: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
Speciality: Egg Bonda
Why should you try it: One of the popular foods of Karnataka, egg bonda is prepared by coating hard-boiled egg in rice and gram flour batter spiced with red chilli powder. It gets a very crunchy coating which is highly addictive. 

In case you want a 'mumbaiyaa' version of this, you can find a tiny shop in Andheri West who sells an 'anda pav'. Location - Opp. Maurya Landmark 2, Andheri West.

Region: Tamil Nadu
Speciality: Egg Dosa

Why should you try it: Bored of having your normal dosa? Give it a twist by cracking on egg on top of it. You can smear it with curry, spice powders or your favourite veggies. It makes for a good breakfast or evening snack depending on what you plan to add to it or have with it. 

Region: Awadh, Uttar Pradesh
Speciality: Nargisi Kofta

Why should you try it: An authentic Mughlai recipe mostly popular in North Indian cuisine is one of the tastiest egg recipes you must try. Nargisi Kofta is made from ground meat mixture wrapped around a hard boiled egg and cooked in rich spicy sauce gravy. You can get its recipe here. 

Region: Kerala
Speciality: Egg Roast

Why should you try it: Famous in the south, egg roast is a common recipe usually preferred to be had as a side dish with appam, idiyappam or kerala porotta. It's extremely easy to be made and only contains basic spices. Some also choose to have it with chapati. 

Region: West Bengal
Speciality: Deemer Paturi

Why should you try it: Simply put, deemer paturi means eggs wrapped in a banana leaf. The paturi also called patudi is basically a style of preparing fish, eggs or veggies in a mustard sauce. The mixture is then wrapped in a banana leaf and steamed. You can find its recipe here.

Region: West Bengal
Speciality: Deemer Paturi

Why should you try it: Simply put, deemer paturi means eggs wrapped in a banana leaf. The paturi also called patudi is basically a style of preparing fish, eggs or veggies in a mustard sauce. The mixture is then wrapped in a banana leaf and steamed. You can find its recipe here.

Region: Andhra Pradesh
Speciality: Kodi Guddu Gasagasala Kura

Why should you try it:  Kodi Guddu Gasagasala Kura is basically boiled eggs cooked in poppy seeds and you just can't give this a miss. Let us tell you, the taste is just as unique as its name. Here's how you can make this recipe. 

Region: Assam 
Speciality: Alu-Koni Pitika

Why should you try it: A wonderful blend of mashed potatoes and boiled eggs makes this Assamese dish worth a try if you're a true egg lover. Extremely easy to make, alu-koni pitika can be had either with rice or as an evening snack. 

Region: Orissa
Speciality: Anda Chop

Why should you try it: One of Orissa's favourite dishes, Anda chop is a quirky twist given to the traditional aloo chop. Coated with potato batter, these boiled eggs are deep fried and had with sauce or chutney. 

Region: Gujarat
Speciality: Egg Keema

Why should you try it: An amazingly perfect protein packed egg recipe, the egg keema is made just the way you make chicken or mutton keema. This one's for every eggetarian who has wondered what's so yummy about chicken or mutton keema. 

Region: Maharashtra
Speciality: Egg Bhurji

Why should you try it: Every Mumbaikar's favourite, the anda bhurji is an all time favourite snack and makes for literally any meal of the day. It's one of the most loved dishes packed with flavourful spices and served with pav that has butter dripping from it. 

Region: Kerala
Speciality: Mutta Puttu

Why should you try it: A traditional breakfast dish in Kerala, puttu is steamed rice cake more commonly paired with Kadala curry. Kadala curry is a black chickpea creation that's quite heavy and hence, keeps your tummy full for quite a long time. The Mutta Puttu is just a variation of this dish which is stuffed with a spicy egg masala. You can find its recipe here.