Budget Egg and Beans Curry
PakistaniMeal Prep & BudgetDesi eggsEasy
French beans and egg in a mild, mustard-tempered curry — simple, cheap and quick.
Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Total time30 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, boiled and halved
- 2 cups French beans, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- chopped coriander
Method
- Heat oil, add mustard seeds and let them pop, then add the onion and cook until soft.
- Add tomato, turmeric and salt; cook until the tomato softens.
- Add the French beans and a little water; cover and simmer for 12 minutes until tender.
- Add the boiled egg halves and simmer for 3 more minutes.
- Garnish with coriander and serve with roti or rice.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)190 kcal
Protein (estimate)11 g
Fat (estimate)10 g
Carbs (estimate)14 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
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). Contains egg and mustard. Do not overcook the beans — they should stay slightly crisp. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days; reheat until steaming hot. Add a green chilli for extra heat if you like.