Eggs Kejriwal

ByTejal Rao

Updated Jan. 19, 2024

Eggs Kejriwal — Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Prop Stylist: Megan Hedgpeth.

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 5(3,105)
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This spicy egg-and-cheese on toast has its roots in the social-club circuit of Mumbai, though chefs in London, New York and Oakland have riffed on it recently, too. The dish is quick and simple, ideal for breakfast or a hearty snack between meals, and can be customized with a variety of cheeses and toppings. To make this updated Eggs Kejriwal, toast good bread and smear it with mustard, then pile on some grated cheese mixed up with chopped up green chiles, red onion and cilantro leaves. Once the cheese is bubbling under the broiler, just slide on a fried egg.

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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings

1tablespoon softened butter
2thick slices Pullman bread
2teaspoons mustard
4ounces Cheddar, grated
1serrano chile, finely sliced
2tablespoons cilantro leaves, washed and chopped
1tablespoon minced red onion
2eggs
Salt and pepper
Ketchup (optional)

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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

428 calories; 30 grams fat; 16 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 22 grams protein; 625 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Preparation

Step 1
Butter the bread on both sides, and lightly brown in a frying pan (use the pan you like most for frying eggs). Smear one side of the toasts with mustard, and transfer to a sheet pan, mustard-side up. Turn on the broiler.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix together the cheese, chile, cilantro and onion, then split evenly between the toasts. Place under the broiler just until the cheese is melted.
Step 3
While the cheese is melting, fry the eggs in the same pan you used to make the toast, until the white edges are crisp, but the yolks are still soft. Gently loosen the eggs from the pan, and slide one on top of each toast. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with ketchup on the side, if you like.

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S7 years ago

This is a pronunciation guide for the name of the dish:Kejriwal is pronounced: cage-ree-vahl Don't slur the 'j' or turn it into a 'h' sound like in Spanish. Pronounce it just like the English word 'cage'.(I am Indian origin and speak 3 Indian languages including Hindi).

julie8 years ago

In Tucson, we make this with corn tortillas...a fantastic and satisfying snack (lose the ketchup, but consider tomatillo salsa)!

JamesA8 years ago

We made this as soon as we saw the photos and recipe. Wife and I have both traveled in India and both enjoy morning eggs. I cooked this up on the only bread we had on hand, organic 7 grain bread. We were out of cilantro and substituted parsley, and used jalapenos for heat. So, we deviated, but the result was fantastic! Comes together quickly enough for an ordinary morning breakfast but would be wonderful for a weekend brunch with friends. A great recipe. Many thanks!

Laura1 hour ago

I love this! Made with sourdough bread today for lunch. It’s also a great easy dinner with a green salad.

Samantha4 weeks ago

YUM. So much greater than the sum of its parts. Made as written except for using a heritage grain sourdough. Easy and delicious. Make it!

Ashlee2 months ago

@AK I strongly recommend plain yellow mustard over Dijon, the acidity works perfectly with the other flavors. I was skeptical until I tried it!

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