Anda Palak
PakistaniPakistani RecipesDesi eggsEasy
Eggs gently cooked into wilted spinach with garlic, green chillies and a touch of garam masala — a light, iron-rich Pakistani dish.
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time25 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 bunches spinach (palak), washed and chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp cream or yoghurt (optional)
Method
- Heat oil and fry the cumin seeds, then add onion and garlic and cook until soft.
- Add the spinach, turmeric and salt. Cook 4–5 minutes until the spinach wilts and the water dries.
- Make 4 small wells in the spinach and crack an egg into each.
- Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 4–5 minutes until the egg whites are set.
- Sprinkle green chillies and a spoon of cream or yoghurt, and serve with roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)190 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)5 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
Do not overcook the spinach or it loses colour and nutrients — wilt it just until soft. Food safety: cook the eggs until the whites are fully set. Allergens: contains egg and milk (cream/yoghurt). Substitute: use mustard leaves (sarson) or fenugreek leaves (methi) in place of spinach.