Egg pickle is a very tasty pickle made with quail eggs. This can be stored for up to 15 days and is one of the best combos with lemon rice.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
30min
Egg Pickle recipe

Ingredients

10 Servings
(1 serving = 1 piece)
  • 10piece
    Quail egg
  • 1in
    Ginger
  • 12clove
    Garlic
  • 2tbsp
    Chilli powder
  • 1/4tsp
    Asafoetida
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4tsp
    Sugar
  • 1/4tsp
    Fenugreek powder
  • 3tbsp
    Oil
  • 2sprig
    Curry leaves
  • 3tbsp
    Vinegar

How to make Egg Pickle

  1. Boil the quail eggs until they are cooked well.

  2. Peel the shells off the eggs.

  3. Heat a pan and add 1 tbsp of oil. When it becomes hot, add the eggs.

  4. Shallow fry the eggs for 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  5. In the same pan, add the remaining oil.

  6. When the oil is hot, add chopped ginger and garlic.

  7. Sauté until the raw taste is gone.

  8. Lower the flame and add curry leaves, chilli powder, asafoetida, salt, and fenugreek powder. Mix well.

  9. Add the shallow-fried eggs and mix for 1 minute.

  10. Add vinegar and allow it to boil.

  11. Turn off the flame and let it cool down completely.

  12. Transfer to a clean, dry bottle and store for up to 15 days.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the eggs are completely cooled before transferring to a bottle to prevent condensation.

  2. Use a clean, dry bottle to store the pickle to extend its shelf life.

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