Anda and Matar Lunch Curry
PakistaniLunchDesi eggsMedium
Boiled eggs and green peas in a mild onion-tomato curry — a gentle, homely lunch.
Prep time10 min
Cook time22 min
Total time32 min
Servings3
Ingredients
- 4 Desi eggs, boiled and peeled
- 1 cup green peas
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp dhania powder
- 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, peas and 1/2 cup water; cover and cook 10 minutes.
- Add the boiled eggs and simmer 5 minutes. Serve hot with roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)300 kcal
Protein (estimate)14 g
Fat (estimate)12 g
Carbs (estimate)28 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
Frozen peas work well — no need to thaw first. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use potatoes or carrots with the peas. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.