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Turkish Eggs | Cilbir

Course Breakfast
Cuisine Turkish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup thick yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • Water and vinegar for poaching
  • TO TOP:
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder

Instructions

  • Whisk together the yogurt, garlic, coriander and salt. Spread on the serving plate.
  • Boil 2 cups of water. Add salt and a tbsp of vinegar. Stir with a spoon and drop in the egg. Poach for around 2 minutes. Drain off from the water and keep aside for a minute. Repeat for the second egg.
  • Arrange on top of the yogurt.
  • Heat oil and butter. Add the spice powder and sizzle for a couple of seconds. Switch off and pour over the eggs.
  • Dig in!