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Saraiki Anda Desi Ghee Roast

PakistaniPakistani RecipesDesi eggsEasy

Boiled eggs lightly roasted in desi ghee with cumin, red chilli and chaat masala — a simple Saraiki-style snack or side.

Prep time10 min
Cook time12 min
Total time22 min
Servings3

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, boiled and peeled
  • 2 tbsp desi ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • Lemon wedges to serve

Method

  1. Heat desi ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds until they crackle.
  2. Add the boiled eggs and roll them in the ghee until lightly golden.
  3. Sprinkle red chilli powder, chaat masala and salt; toss gently.
  4. Cook for 2 more minutes so the spices coat the eggs.
  5. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)260 kcal
Protein (estimate)13 g
Fat (estimate)16 g
Carbs (estimate)6 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: boil eggs fully (10 minutes) and serve hot. Allergen: egg, milk (ghee). Substitute: use regular oil instead of desi ghee. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.

Tags: Pakistani, Saraiki, roast, desi ghee, egg, snack

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