Egg and Cabbage Stir-Fry Lunch
PakistaniLunchDesi eggsEasy
Shredded cabbage stir-fried with onion, tomato and scrambled egg — a light, quick and budget-friendly lunch.
Prep time10 min
Cook time12 min
Total time22 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 3 Desi eggs
- 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
Method
- Heat oil and fry the cumin seeds and onion until soft.
- Add the cabbage, tomato, green chillies, turmeric and salt; stir-fry 5 minutes until the cabbage softens.
- Push to one side, pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until set.
- Mix everything together and serve hot with roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)230 kcal
Protein (estimate)11 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 eggs until fully set. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use cauliflower or spinach instead of cabbage. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.