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Balochi Anda Khorak

PakistaniPakistani RecipesDesi eggsMedium

A slow Balochi khorak — boiled eggs gently stewed with onions, potatoes and black pepper in a light, brothy gravy.

Prep time12 min
Cook time40 min
Total time52 min
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, boiled and peeled
  • 2 potatoes, cubed
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, julienned
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 cups water
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Method

  1. Heat oil and fry the onions until light golden.
  2. Add ginger and potatoes; fry for 3 minutes.
  3. Add water, salt and black pepper; cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
  4. Add the boiled eggs and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  5. Garnish with coriander and serve with roti.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)290 kcal
Protein (estimate)13 g
Fat (estimate)14 g
Carbs (estimate)10 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

Food safety: boil eggs fully and serve the khorak hot. Allergen: egg. Substitute: add a handful of peas with the potatoes. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.

Tags: Pakistani, Balochi, khorak, stew, egg, light

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