Budget Egg and Lauki Curry
PakistaniMeal Prep & BudgetDesi eggsEasy
Soft bottle gourd and egg in a light, gentle curry — cheap, light and easy on the stomach.
Prep time10 min
Cook time25 min
Total time35 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, boiled and halved
- 2 cups lauki (bottle gourd), peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- chopped coriander
Method
- Heat oil, add cumin seeds, then onion; cook until soft.
- Add tomato, turmeric and salt; cook until the tomato softens.
- Add the lauki cubes and a little water; cover and simmer for 15 minutes until soft.
- 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)11 g
Fat (estimate)10 g
Carbs (estimate)16 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. Lauki cooks quickly — check after 10 minutes so it does not turn mushy. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days; reheat until steaming hot. Add a green chilli for a little heat if you like.