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Easy Bengali Egg Tadka Recipe
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Easy Bengali Egg Tadka Recipe

This Bengali Egg Tadka recipe features a gently cooked blend of moong dal and chana dal simmered to a creamy consistency, enhanced with a spiced tadka of bay leaf, garlic, ginger, green chili, and Kashmiri red chili powder. Scrambled eggs add extra protein and texture, making the dish hearty and flavorful. The combination of spices and dal provides a mildly spicy and aromatic flavor profile typical of Bengali cuisine.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

For cooking dal
  • ½ cup green moong dal whole
  • ¼ cup chana dal aka Bengal gram dal
  • salt
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 3 cups water
For scrambled egg
  • 1-2 egg
  • 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 pinch salt
For tadka masala
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil I used sunflower oil, generic cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 onion finely chopped, medium-sized
  • 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped
  • 1 green chili chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped, large
  • salt as required
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder non-spicy
  • 1 pinch turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon kasuri methi powder (dried fenugreek leaves powder)

Instructions

Cooking the dal
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  1. Wash and soak the dals together for 2-3 hours.
  2. Wash again and take the dals in a pressure cooker along with salt, turmeric powder, and water. Pressure cook the dal for 3 whistles over low flame.
  3. Once done, turn off the flame and allow the pressure to release on its own.
Scrambling egg
  1. In the meantime, beat the eggs along with a pinch of salt.
  2. Heat a little oil in a pan. Once the oil turns hot, pour the beaten egg, wait for a few seconds, then slowly scramble it using a spatula.
  3. Then transfer to a plate and set aside to use later.
Preparing tadka
  1. Heat oil and butter in a pan.
  2. Add bay leaf and chopped onion. Fry until light golden brown.
  3. Now add chopped ginger, garlic, and green chili. Saute for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  4. Add turmeric and chili powder. Saute to mix.
  5. Add chopped tomato, followed by salt. Saute until the tomato softens and pulpy.
  6. Add cumin and coriander powder. Saute for a minute.
  7. Sprinkle a dash of water and saute until the masala releases oil.
  8. Pour cooked dal over the masala, stir it, and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
  9. Add scrambled eggs along with Kasuri methi powder, and garam masala powder. Stir to mix, cover and turn off the flame. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes to combine all the flavors.
  10. Calcutta style egg tadka is ready to serve. You can serve hot adding a dollop of butter on top. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use green moong dal and chana dal for authentic texture; other dals can be substituted if needed.
  • Adjust heat by modifying amounts of green chili and Kashmiri red chili powder.
  • Kasuri methi powder adds intense flavor; dry roast and crush if making from whole leaves.
  • Garam masala can be homemade or store-bought.
  • Maintain gravy consistency not too thick or thin by monitoring added water carefully.
  • Increase ingredient quantities proportionally for serving more than three persons.
  • The egg can be omitted for an egg-free version, and butter can be skipped for a lighter dish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 113mg (5%) Potassium 159mg (3%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 607IU (12%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234

% Daily Value*

Calories 234kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Potassium 159mg 3%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 607IU 12%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.