Budget Egg and Sohanjna Curry
PakistaniMeal Prep & BudgetDesi eggsEasy
Drumstick (sohanjna) and egg curry, rich in flavour and very affordable — a traditional budget favourite.
Prep time10 min
Cook time30 min
Total time40 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, boiled and halved
- 2 cups drumstick (sohanjna) pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 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, turmeric, red chilli powder and salt; cook until the tomato softens.
- Add the drumstick pieces and a cup of water; cover and simmer for 20 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)210 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 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. Drumsticks are eaten by scraping the soft flesh from the fibre — show children how to do it. The curry tastes even better the next day. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days; reheat until steaming hot.