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Egg Do Pyaza

Egg Do Pyaza (Anda Do Pyaza)

By Mita Mondal
Egg Do Pyaza is originally a Mughlai dish where whole eggs and whole baby onions simmer in a mustard oil gravy. It has stayed my favorite Sunday comfort meal since my childhood.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces Egg (boiled and shell removed)
  • 8 pieces Onion (small sized, upper skin removed)
  • 1 piece Tomato (chopped)
  • 4 pieces Green chili
  • 3 pieces Cardamom
  • 2 pieces Cloves
  • 2 pieces Cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Color red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Roasted Cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
  • 3 tablespoons Mustard oil
  • Salt to taste

Paste

  • 2 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 piece Onion (pasted)

Instructions
 

  • First, marinate the eggs with salt and a pinch of turmeric. (Pro tip: You may make small cuts on the eggs before marinating for proper infusion of masala.)
  • Turn on the heat and heat the pan, then add some oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the eggs and fry them until they turn slightly brown. Remove all the lightly fried boiled eggs and set them aside.
  • Add the whole onions and fry them until they become soft and brown. Add some salt and remove lightly fried whole onions. (Pro Tip: Keep the flame medium to low, or the onions will char before softening inside.)
  • Add the whole spices such as cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and fry them for 1 minute, then add the ginger, garlic, and onion paste. Fry it until the aroma dissipates.
  • Add the tomatoes and 1 tsp of salt. Stir well and cook until they are done. (Pro tip: Always add salt while adding tomatoes. It helps them cook faster).
  • Then add turmeric powder, chili powder, red chili powder for color, and coriander powder. Stir well for 1 minute and add a little water.
  • Add the whole fried onions and stir well, then add a pinch of salt. Cook it thoroughly so that the masala seeps into the onions.
  • Add some water, bring it to a boil, and then add the lightly fried boiled eggs.
  • After 10 minutes, add the green chilies and roasted cumin powder. You can also add coriander leaves if desired.
  • Egg Do Pyaza is ready to be transferred to a bowl.

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Notes

Onions are the star ingredient of this dish and need special preparation. I use small round onions only.
If you are making the dish with boiled eggs, do not overcook them after adding to the curry. This will make them rubbery.
If you are using fried eggs, fry them in a little oil or butter in a non-stick pan over low heat until the edges become crispy and the whites cook nicely.
Let the dish simmer for a few minutes once you have added the caramelized onions and eggs to the curry. This will ensure that the flavors blend nicely into the curry.
 

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Egg Do Pyaza (Anda Do Pyaza)
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
100
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.002
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
54
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
199
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
981
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
41
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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