Steamed Egg and Spinach Parcels
PakistaniHealthyDesi eggsMedium
Delicate steamed parcels of Desi eggs and spinach wrapped in cabbage leaves — a light, fresh and balanced dish with no frying.
Prep time15 min
Cook time15 min
Total time30 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 3 Desi eggs, beaten
- 1 cup palak (spinach), finely chopped
- 4 large cabbage leaves
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp oil
Method
- Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 1 minute until soft; drain.
- Mix the beaten eggs with palak, onion, green chilli, salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture onto each cabbage leaf and fold into a parcel.
- Steam the parcels for 12–15 minutes until the egg is fully set.
- Serve warm with lemon and a spoon of dahi.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)170 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)9 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
Steam until the parcels are firm and the egg is fully set. Allergens: contains egg and milk (dahi). Substitute: use lettuce leaves instead of cabbage, or add grated carrot. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values. A light, balanced dish.