Budget Egg and Kachay Kela Curry
PakistaniMeal Prep & BudgetDesi eggsEasy
Raw banana and egg curry — a cheap, filling family dish with a lovely soft texture.
Prep time10 min
Cook time25 min
Total time35 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, boiled and halved
- 2 raw bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- chopped coriander
- lemon juice (optional)
Method
- Boil the raw banana slices for 5 minutes until just tender; drain.
- Heat oil and cook the onion until soft, then add tomato, garam masala, red chilli powder and salt.
- Add the banana slices and a splash of water; simmer for 8 minutes.
- Add the boiled egg halves and simmer for 3 more minutes.
- Garnish with coriander and a squeeze of lemon if you like; serve with roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)260 kcal
Protein (estimate)11 g
Fat (estimate)11 g
Carbs (estimate)28 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. Use firm, green raw bananas — ripe ones will fall apart. The lemon juice keeps the banana from darkening. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days; reheat until steaming hot.