Egg and Paneer Protein Handi
PakistaniGym & High-ProteinDesi eggsMedium
A rich desi handi of Desi eggs and paneer in a tomato-onion masala — a filling, protein-rich main dish for family meals.
Prep time15 min
Cook time20 min
Total time35 min
Servings3
Ingredients
- 4 Desi eggs, boiled and halved
- 150 g paneer, cubed
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp oil or ghee
- Fresh coriander and green chillies for garnish
Method
- Heat oil and fry the onions until golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes; cook until the oil separates.
- Add garam masala, red chilli, turmeric and salt; stir for 1 minute.
- Add the paneer cubes and boiled egg halves; cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander and green chillies; serve hot with roti or naan.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)390 kcal
Protein (estimate)28 g
Fat (estimate)22 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
Cook until the masala is rich and the eggs are heated through. Allergens: contains egg and milk (paneer, ghee). Substitute: use dahi instead of ghee, or swap paneer for boiled chana. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.