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Egg and Kala Chana Curry

PakistaniDinnerDesi eggsMedium

Boiled eggs and black chickpeas (kala chana) in a dark, spicy masala — a hearty, high-protein dinner.

Prep time15 min
Cook time30 min
Total time45 min
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, boiled and peeled
  • 1.5 cups black chickpeas (kala chana), soaked overnight and boiled
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, blended
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Method

  1. Heat oil and fry the onions until deep golden brown.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste, then blended tomatoes and all the dry spices. Cook until the oil separates.
  3. Add the boiled kala chana and 1 cup of water. Simmer for 12 minutes.
  4. Add the halved boiled eggs and garam masala. Simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with roti or rice.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)290 kcal
Protein (estimate)18 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)26 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

Soak the kala chana overnight and boil until soft — or use tinned black chickpeas, rinsed well. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled; serve hot. Allergens: contains egg and legumes. Substitute: use white chickpeas if kala chana is not available. Nutrition figures are estimates.

Tags: kala chana, dinner, Pakistani, high-protein

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