Goan Egg and Potato Roast with Mustard Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

A dry, spicy Goan side dish featuring boiled eggs and pan-roasted potatoes infused with mustard seeds and aromatic spices for a bold flavor. This Indian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs hard-boiled eggs, peeled, mustard seeds, cumin seeds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 10 fresh curry leaves
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; cook until mustard seeds begin to pop, about 30 seconds.
2. Step 2: Add 1 small finely chopped onion, 10 fresh curry leaves, and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onions are soft and golden.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 medium diced potatoes, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, and 1 tsp salt; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and edges start to brown.
4. Step 4: Cut 4 hard-boiled peeled eggs into halves; gently fold them into the potato mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to combine.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves over the dish, stir gently, and serve warm as a side or light meal with rice or bread.