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Desi Egg Handi with Green Chillies

PakistaniDinnerDesi eggsMedium

Boiled eggs simmered in a rich handi masala with green chillies — a proper desi dinner with naan.

Prep time15 min
Cook time30 min
Total time45 min
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 6 Desi eggs, boiled and peeled
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 3 green chillies, slit
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp dhania powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 2 tbsp cream (optional)
  • Fresh coriander

Method

  1. Heat oil and fry the onions until golden.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes and green chillies; cook until the oil separates.
  3. Add all the spices and salt; fry 2 minutes.
  4. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer 5 minutes into a thick masala.
  5. Add the boiled eggs, cover and cook 5 minutes. Stir in cream if using, garnish and serve hot with naan.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)340 kcal
Protein (estimate)14 g
Fat (estimate)20 g
Carbs (estimate)14 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

Reduce the chillies for a milder handi. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled; serve hot and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Allergens: contains egg and milk (cream). Substitute: use dahi instead of cream. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.

Tags: handi, dinner, Pakistani, desi, spicy

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