Anda and Chana Dinner Masala
PakistaniDinnerDesi eggsMedium
Boiled eggs in a spiced chickpea masala — a filling, budget-friendly dinner with roti.
Prep time15 min
Cook time28 min
Total time43 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 Desi eggs, boiled and peeled
- 1 cup boiled chana (chickpeas)
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp dhania powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
Method
- Heat oil and fry the onions until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes; cook until the oil separates.
- Add the spices, chana and 1/2 cup water; simmer 12 minutes.
- Add the boiled eggs and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve hot with roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)330 kcal
Protein (estimate)15 g
Fat (estimate)12 g
Carbs (estimate)32 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
Soak and boil the chana until soft before cooking. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use rajma or lobia instead of chana. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.