Masala Egg and Cheese Toastie
ContinentalLunchDesi eggsEasy
Spiced scrambled eggs with melted cheese in a golden toasted sandwich — a quick, comforting lunch.
Prep time10 min
Cook time8 min
Total time18 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 3 Desi eggs
- 2 cheese slices
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 bread slices
Method
- Melt half the butter and fry the onion and green chilli until soft.
- Add the beaten eggs, chilli flakes and salt; scramble until just set.
- Butter the bread, fill with egg and a cheese slice, and toast in a pan until golden on both sides.
- Cut and serve hot.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)360 kcal
Protein (estimate)15 g
Fat (estimate)18 g
Carbs (estimate)26 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Toast on medium heat so the cheese melts without burning the bread. Food safety: cook eggs until fully set. Allergens: contains egg, wheat and milk (cheese, butter). Substitute: use dahi instead of cheese for a lighter toastie. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.