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Karnataka Egg Saaru

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A light Karnataka-style egg saaru — a thin, peppery rasam-like broth with eggs, tomato and curry leaves. Comforting and served with rice.

Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time25 min
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 4 Desi eggs, boiled and peeled
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tsp black pepper, crushed
  • 1 tsp zeera (cumin seeds)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp haldi (turmeric)
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander
  • Steamed rice to serve

Method

  1. Boil the eggs for 10 minutes, cool and peel.
  2. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, zeera and curry leaves; fry until the seeds pop.
  3. Add garlic and fry for 30 seconds, then add tomatoes and haldi.
  4. Cook until the tomatoes soften, then add 2 cups water and salt.
  5. Add crushed black pepper and simmer for 8 minutes.
  6. Add the boiled eggs and cook for 3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)200 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)12 g
Carbs (estimate)7 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

Food safety: serve hot and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Allergens: contains egg. Substitution: add a little tamarind pulp for extra tang. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values. Pakistani alternative: serve with plain boiled rice and a green salad.

Tags: Indian, Karnataka, saaru, rasam, light, South Indian, Desi eggs, dinner

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