Anda Hara Masala
PakistaniPakistani RecipesDesi eggsEasy
Eggs simmered in a fresh green masala of coriander, mint and green chillies — a fragrant, mildly spiced Pakistani egg dish.
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time25 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, boiled and halved
- 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 green chillies
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp yoghurt
Method
- Blend the coriander, mint, green chillies and a splash of water into a smooth green paste.
- Heat oil and fry the onion until soft, then add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 1 minute.
- Add the green paste, cumin and salt. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the raw smell goes.
- Stir in the yoghurt, then gently add the boiled egg halves.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 3 minutes. Serve hot with roti or naan.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)220 kcal
Protein (estimate)13 g
Fat (estimate)15 g
Carbs (estimate)6 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
Blend the herbs just before cooking so the green colour stays bright. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled; serve the dish hot. Allergens: contains egg and milk (yoghurt). Substitute: use only coriander if mint is not available, or add a handful of spinach to the green paste.