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Eggs in Spiced Tomato Sauce
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Eggs in Spiced Tomato Curry

Indulge in this Spicy Tomato Egg Curry, where eggs swim in a rich tomato gravy infused with spices. Perfect for any occasion, serve it with rice or bread!
Yield: 6
Author: Shayma Saadat

Equipment

  • 9-10 inch skillet or saute pan with a lid

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced crosswise into rings
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp hot smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (or more to taste)
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 6 large eggs
  • 12-15 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sumac

Instructions

  • Place a skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Add olive oil and butter, and when glistening, add shallots and sauté till golden and softened; about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and continue to sauté till slightly golden.
  • Sprinkle turmeric on top of shallots and garlic and stir till they are yellow and well coated.
  • Add in cumin powder, hot smoked paprika and sea salt.
  • Pour in tomato sauce; as soon as it starts to bubble, cover with a lid, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove lid and taste for salt.
  • Crack eggs, one by one and gently pour into the tomato sauce (don’t worry if the yolks of some of them crack, it will still be delicious).
  • Try to get them all in as quickly as possible, so they cook for the same amount of time.
  • Dot with cherry tomatoes, cover with lid, and allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the whites of the eggs are opaque.
  • Take off the heat and sprinkle with sumac.
  • Adorn with your favourite herbs and enjoy with crusty sourdough bread.