Budget Egg and Gawar Phali Curry
PakistaniMeal Prep & BudgetDesi eggsEasy
Cluster beans and egg in a simple masala — a low-cost, high-fibre family curry.
Prep time10 min
Cook time25 min
Total time35 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, boiled and halved
- 2 cups gawar phali (cluster beans), chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- chopped coriander
Method
- Heat oil, add cumin seeds, then onion; cook until soft.
- Add tomato, red chilli powder and salt; cook until the tomato softens.
- Add the cluster beans and a little water; cover and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Add the boiled egg halves and simmer for 3 more minutes.
- Garnish with coriander and serve with roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)200 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)10 g
Carbs (estimate)15 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. Trim the tough ends of the cluster beans before cooking. If the beans are older, they need a few more minutes — add a splash of water and keep simmering. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days; reheat until steaming hot.