Egg Jalfrezi
IndianIndian RecipesDesi eggsEasy
Sliced boiled eggs stir-fried with capsicum, onion and tomato in a tangy masala — a quick egg jalfrezi for roti or rice.
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time25 min
Servings3
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, boiled and sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 capsicum, sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 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 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Method
- Heat oil and fry the onion and capsicum for 2 minutes.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, tomato and all the spices. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the tomato ketchup and 2 tbsp water.
- Add the egg slices and toss gently for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)250 kcal
Protein (estimate)13 g
Fat (estimate)16 g
Carbs (estimate)8 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
Keep the capsicum slightly crisp for a good jalfrezi texture. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled; serve hot. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: add green chillies for extra heat, or a squeeze of lemon at the end. Nutrition is an estimate per serving.