Anda Tamatar Masala
PakistaniPakistani RecipesDesi eggsEasy
Eggs cooked in a thick, tangy tomato masala with onions and garam masala — a desi tomato-egg dish that pairs perfectly with fresh roti.
Prep time8 min
Cook time18 min
Total time26 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chillies, slit
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Method
- Heat oil and fry the onion until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, then tomatoes and all the dry spices. Cook on medium heat for 8–10 minutes until the tomatoes break down into a thick masala and the oil separates.
- Add 1/4 cup of water and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Make 4 wells in the masala and crack an egg into each. Cover and cook on low heat for 4–5 minutes until the whites are set.
- Garnish with coriander and green chillies, and serve hot with roti or paratha.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)230 kcal
Protein (estimate)13 g
Fat (estimate)15 g
Carbs (estimate)8 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
Cook the tomato masala well before adding the eggs — a raw tomato taste ruins the dish. Food safety: cook the eggs until the whites are fully set. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use 2 tbsp of tomato paste plus 1 chopped tomato if fresh tomatoes are not available.