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Egg and Arvi Curry

PakistaniLunchDesi eggsMedium

Arvi simmered in a tangy onion-tomato masala with boiled eggs and lemon — a traditional lunch sabzi.

Prep time15 min
Cook time30 min
Total time45 min
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, boiled and peeled
  • 300 g arvi (colocasia), boiled and peeled
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Boil the arvi until tender, then peel and cut into thick slices.
  2. Heat oil and fry the onions until golden, then add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes.
  3. Add red chilli powder and turmeric. Cook until the oil separates.
  4. Add the arvi slices and 1/2 cup of water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the boiled eggs and lemon juice, garnish with coriander and serve hot with roti.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)290 kcal
Protein (estimate)11 g
Fat (estimate)14 g
Carbs (estimate)28 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

Boil the arvi with its skin on, then peel — it stays firm and easy to slice. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled and the curry served hot. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use aloo instead of arvi for a simpler curry. Nutrition figures are estimates only.

Tags: lunch, arvi, colocasia, egg curry, Pakistani

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