Soft Egg and Bottle Gourd Stew
PakistaniSeniorsDesi eggsEasy
A soft, mild bottle gourd stew with boiled egg — gentle, hydrating and very easy to digest, a classic light senior meal.
Prep time10 min
Cook time18 min
Total time28 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, boiled and halved
- 1.5 cups lauki (bottle gourd), peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tsp oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Method
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the cumin seeds for 30 seconds, then add the onion and cook until soft.
- Add the diced lauki, salt, turmeric and water. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the lauki is very soft.
- Mash the lauki lightly for a soft stew texture.
- Add the boiled egg halves and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander and serve warm with soft roti or rice.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)150 kcal
Protein (estimate)10 g
Fat (estimate)6 g
Carbs (estimate)9 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
Dice the lauki small so it softens fully and evenly. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use tori or kaddu instead of lauki, or add a spoon of dahi at the end for extra softness. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values.