Steamed Egg and Lauki Bowl
PakistaniWeight ManagementDesi eggsEasy
Steamed egg served over soft lauki in a light bowl — gentle, hydrating and high in protein, with almost no oil.
Prep time10 min
Cook time14 min
Total time24 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup lauki (bottle gourd), peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 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 and salt with 2 tbsp of water. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes until the lauki is soft.
- Beat the eggs and pour them over the lauki.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 3–4 minutes until the egg is fully set.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, garnish with coriander and serve warm.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)160 kcal
Protein (estimate)11 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 quickly and evenly. Food safety: cook the egg until fully set. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use tori or kaddu instead of lauki, or add a spoon of dahi on the side. This is a light, balanced meal — it is not a weight-loss treatment. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values.