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Rawalpindi Garlic And Mustard Seed Egg Curry · Cooking Culmination

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Rawalpindi Garlic And Mustard Seed Egg Curry

Name: Rawalpindi Garlic And Mustard Seed Egg Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 6 item large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled; 2.5 tbsp ghee, or vegetable oil; 1 tsp black mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 2 medium ripe tomatoes, pureed; 1 tsp red chili powder; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

A quick home-cooked Pothohari specialty featuring pan-fried hard-boiled eggs simmered in a robust cumin, tomato, and dark mustard seed gravy.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min

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Ingredients

Servings

6 item large eggshard-boiled and peeled
2½ tbsp gheeor vegetable oil
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
5 cloves garlicthinly sliced
1 medium red onionfinely chopped
2 medium ripe tomatoespureed
1 tsp red chili powder
½ tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp fresh cilantrochopped

Allergen information

This recipe contains or may contain:

eggs
milk
mustard

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Masala Bhunao for Egg Gravy

Sauting pureed tomatoes and aromatic spices until fat separates creates a concentrated flavorful base for pan-seared proteins.

Instructions

Step 1: Use a small paring knife to slice 3 shallow vertical cuts along the sides of each boiled egg.

Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan over medium heat, add a pinch of turmeric and eggs, pan-frying for 3 minutes until blistered; set eggs aside.

Step 3: Add remaining ghee to the pan, stirring in mustard seeds and cumin seeds until they pop.

Step 4: Add sliced garlic and chopped red onion, cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown.

Step 5: Pour in pureed tomatoes, chili powder, remaining turmeric, and 1 teaspoon salt, cooking for 5 minutes until ghee separates from sauce.

Step 6: Add 180 ml warm water and bring gravy to a simmer.

Step 7: Nestle pan-fried eggs into gravy, spooning sauce over them, and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Step 8: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with unleavened flatbreads.

Cooking tips

Making small cuts in egg whites allows spices to penetrate into the eggs while simmering.
Pan-frying boiled eggs creates a crispy surface texture that absorbs gravy effectively.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Pakistani; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.