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Egg and Capsicum Masala Lunch

PakistaniLunchDesi eggsEasy

Capsicum cooked in a bold onion-tomato masala with boiled eggs — a quick, colourful lunch curry.

Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Total time30 min
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, boiled and peeled
  • 2 capsicums, chopped
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Heat oil and fry the onions until golden, then add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes.
  2. Add red chilli powder, turmeric and garam masala. Cook until the oil separates.
  3. Add the chopped capsicum and 1/2 cup of water. Cover and cook for 8 minutes until the capsicum is tender but still crisp.
  4. Add the boiled eggs and simmer for 3 more minutes.
  5. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with roti.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)260 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)15 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

Do not overcook the capsicum — it should stay slightly crisp. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled and the curry served hot. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use a mix of green and red capsicum for colour, or add potatoes. Nutrition figures are estimates only.

Tags: lunch, capsicum, masala, egg curry, Pakistani

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