Soft Egg and Yoghurt Curry (Mild Kadhi Style)
PakistaniSeniorsDesi eggsEasy
Soft boiled egg in a mild, tangy dahi kadhi — gentle, cooling and protein-rich, a soothing senior meal served with soft rice or roti.
Prep time10 min
Cook time12 min
Total time22 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, boiled and halved
- 1 cup dahi (yoghurt), whisked smooth
- 1 tbsp besan (gram flour)
- 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
- Whisk the dahi, besan, turmeric and water together until smooth with no lumps.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the cumin seeds for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the dahi mixture and cook on low heat, stirring constantly, for 8–10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and add the boiled egg halves.
- Simmer gently for 2 minutes, garnish with coriander and serve warm.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)170 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)8 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
Stir the kadhi constantly on low heat so it does not split. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled. Allergens: contains egg, milk and legumes (besan). Substitute: use low-fat dahi, or skip the besan for a thinner, lighter kadhi. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values.