Egg and Okra Dinner Curry
PakistaniDinnerDesi eggsMedium
Bhindi curry with boiled eggs — a classic desi dinner with roti and dahi.
Prep time15 min
Cook time25 min
Total time40 min
Servings3
Ingredients
- 4 Desi eggs, boiled and peeled
- 250 g bhindi (okra), cut
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp dhania powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
Method
- Heat oil and fry the bhindi on medium heat for 5 minutes; set aside.
- In the same pan fry the onion until golden, add tomatoes and all spices; cook 3 minutes.
- Return the bhindi and cook 5 minutes more.
- Add the boiled eggs, toss gently and serve hot with roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)270 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)18 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
Dry the bhindi well before frying to avoid sliminess. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: add a squeeze of lemon at the end. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.