Desi Egg and Lentil Dinner
PakistaniDinnerDesi eggsMedium
Boiled eggs served over a simple mixed daal — a wholesome, budget-friendly dinner.
Prep time10 min
Cook time30 min
Total time40 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 Desi eggs, boiled and peeled
- 1 cup mixed daal (moong and masoor)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- Roti to serve
Method
- Boil the daal with onion, tomato, garlic, turmeric, salt and 4 cups water for 25 minutes until soft.
- Heat oil and fry the cumin seeds; pour the tarka over the daal.
- Simmer 5 minutes more.
- Serve the daal in bowls topped with boiled egg halves and roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)320 kcal
Protein (estimate)16 g
Fat (estimate)11 g
Carbs (estimate)34 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
Add water if the daal thickens on standing. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use a single daal instead of mixed. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.