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Egg and Gajar Matar Curry

PakistaniLunchDesi eggsEasy

Carrots and peas in a spiced masala with boiled eggs — a colourful, sweet lunch curry for the family.

Prep time10 min
Cook time25 min
Total time35 min
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, boiled and peeled
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup matar (peas)
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 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 and turmeric. Cook until the oil separates.
  3. Add the carrots and peas with 1 cup of water. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until tender.
  4. Add the boiled eggs and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  5. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with roti or rice.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)270 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)14 g
Carbs (estimate)24 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 the peas in the last 5 minutes so they stay bright green. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled and the curry served hot. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use frozen peas if fresh matar is not in season. Nutrition figures are estimates only.

Tags: lunch, gajar, matar, egg curry, Pakistani

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