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A classic Bengali delicacy featuring rich, flavorful duck eggs simmered in a fragrant, lightly spiced gravy with tender potatoes. This comforting curry is a staple in Bengali households and pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
For 4 servings
Boil and Prepare Eggs
Fry Potatoes and Eggs
Temper the Spices (Phoron)
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A classic Bengali delicacy featuring rich, flavorful duck eggs simmered in a fragrant, lightly spiced gravy with tender potatoes. This comforting curry is a staple in Bengali households and pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
This bengali recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 362.85 calories per serving with 12.17g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook the Masala Base (Koshano)
Simmer the Curry
Finish and Serve
If duck eggs are unavailable, you can use regular chicken eggs. The cooking time for boiling chicken eggs will be slightly less, around 8-10 minutes for hard-boiled.
For a richer, creamier gravy, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of fresh cream or cashew paste towards the end of the cooking process.
Increase the number of green chilies or add 1/4 teaspoon of regular red chili powder along with the Kashmiri red chili powder for extra heat.
For a 'niramish' (vegetarian, no onion/garlic) style, omit the onion and garlic. Increase the ginger paste slightly and add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) during the tempering stage.
Duck eggs are a fantastic source of high-quality protein, containing all essential amino acids required for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
This curry provides key nutrients like Vitamin B12 and Selenium from the eggs, and potassium from the potatoes, which are vital for nerve function, metabolism, and maintaining fluid balance.
The blend of spices like turmeric, ginger, and cumin not only creates a complex flavor but also offers health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.
One serving of Hansher Dimer Dalna contains approximately 400-450 calories, primarily from the duck eggs and the oil used in the gravy. The exact count can vary based on the size of the eggs and the amount of oil.
Hansher Dimer Dalna can be part of a balanced diet. Duck eggs are a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. The dish is moderately high in calories and fat due to the oil. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil and potatoes.
Absolutely! While duck eggs provide a richer flavor and creamier yolk, chicken eggs are a perfectly acceptable substitute. Simply reduce the boiling time for chicken eggs to 8-10 minutes.
If the gravy is too thin, you can simmer it uncovered for a few more minutes to allow some of the water to evaporate. You can also mash one or two pieces of the cooked potato into the gravy to act as a natural thickener.
Mustard oil is a cornerstone of Bengali cooking. It has a unique pungent flavor and high smoking point that is essential for the authentic taste of dishes like this dalna. Using another oil will result in a different flavor profile.