Persian/Pakistani•healthy
Spicy Baked Eggs
The Spice Spoon recipe - Persian/Pakistani
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tbsp corn oil ((or other neutral))
- 1 lb medium-sized tomatoes, (blanched, skins peeled, and diced)
- 1/4 of a small onion, (finely chopped)
- 1/4 tbsp salt
- 1/8 tsp (pinch) turmeric; (haldi powder)
- 1/4 tsp red chili pepper
- 1/4 tsp hot paprika
- 5 eggs
- fresh coriander leaves chopped, (for garnish)
- salted butter for smearing on baking dish
Instructions
- 1
Place 8-inch frying pan on medium heat.
- 2
Add 2 tbsp oil and chopped onions, saute till translucent and slightly golden.
- 3
Add chopped tomatoes.
- 4
Add salt, haldi, red chili pepper and paprika.
- 5
Stir for 7-10 minutes over a medium-high heat. The tomatoes should keep their shape somewhat.
- 6
Smear butter all over the bottom and sides of the quiche dish.
- 7
Transfer the chopped tomato sauce to the dish.
- 8
Gently crack open the eggs one by one on to the tomato base.
- 9
Place in oven for 15-20 minutes for a soft yolk and 20-25 for a more cooked yolk.
- 10
Sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves.