Budget Egg and Makai Curry
PakistaniMeal Prep & BudgetDesi eggsEasy
Sweet corn and egg in a creamy tomato curry — a sweet, mild family dish that children love.
Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Total time30 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, boiled and halved
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- chopped coriander
Method
- Heat oil and cook the onion until soft, then add tomato, garam masala, red chilli powder and salt.
- Add the sweet corn and milk; simmer for 10 minutes.
- 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)280 kcal
Protein (estimate)13 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)26 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 milk. Use frozen sweet corn if fresh corn is not available. Do not boil the milk hard or it may split — keep the heat low. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days; reheat gently.