Desi Egg and Cabbage Breakfast Fry
PakistaniBreakfastDesi eggsEasy
Shredded cabbage and egg fry with onion and tomato — a light, budget-friendly desi breakfast with roti.
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time25 min
Servings3
Ingredients
- 3 Desi eggs
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Method
- Heat oil, add cumin seeds, then fry the onion until light golden.
- Add the tomato and all the spices; cook 2 minutes.
- Add the cabbage, cover and cook on low heat for 8 minutes until tender.
- Beat the eggs and pour over the cabbage; stir gently until the eggs are set.
- Garnish with coriander and serve hot with roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)200 kcal
Protein (estimate)10 g
Fat (estimate)12 g
Carbs (estimate)12 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
Do not overcook the cabbage — it should stay slightly crisp. Food safety: cook the eggs until fully set and serve hot. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use cauliflower or peas instead of cabbage. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).