Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
4 unit

eggs

beaten

1 unit

onion

chopped

0.4 cup

tomato sauce

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

pepper

to taste

0.25 tsp

ground cumin

or to taste

0.25 tsp

ground coriander

or to taste

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare Ingredients: Chop the onion.

Step 2
~4 min

Sauté Onion: Spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray or use butter. Cook the onion until softened.

Step 3
~4 min

Add Tomatoes and Spices: Add tomato sauce, salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 4
~4 min

Add Eggs: Add the beaten eggs to the pan.

Step 5
~4 min

Cook Eggs: Cook until the eggs are just set. The eggs should be red-orange.

Step 6
~4 min

Serve: Serve hot with pita bread.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of sugar to the tomato sauce to balance the acidity.

Gently poach eggs for best results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot.

Serve with warm pita bread for dipping.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Labneh
Hummus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North Africa and Middle East

Cultural Significance

Popular breakfast and brunch dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weekend Brunch
Quick Breakfast

Popularity Score

75/100

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