Aloo Anday
Aloo Anday is a beloved and simple Pakistani comfort food, essentially a spiced potato and egg curry. It typically features cubed potatoes cooked in a tomato-onion gravy with eggs either scrambled in or fried and placed on top. This humble dish is a staple in households across Pakistan and parts of India.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
It is a balanced meal, providing a good mix of carbohydrates from the potatoes, protein from the eggs, and some fat from the cooking oil. A typical serving offers essential nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 300-400 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 mcg RAE |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Folate | 50 mcg |
Per 1 typical serving (about 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Aloo Anday culturally unique is its status as a go-to 'jugaad' (resourceful fix) meal—it's quick, uses pantry staples, and is often the first dish many learn to cook. Nutritionally, the combination of plant-based carbs and animal protein makes it a satisfying and complete meal on a budget.
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