We have been eager to try a baked egg dish for quite some time and the recent purchase of an oven proof frying pan provided the right impetus to experiment.   We have come across several recipes with different ethnic twists and interpretations and so here’s ours with Moroccan flavours.

What do I need to make it?

• 4 eggs
• 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 green pepper cut in squares
• 5-6 closed cup mushrooms sliced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 3 green chillies chopped
• 1 tsp of Ras-Al-Hanout spice powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp harissa paste
• 400 gm tinned brown chick peas drained and washed (smaller variety but could use regular chick peas)
• Handful fresh coriander chopped for garnish
• Knob of butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste

How much will I make?

Serves 2 main portions or 4 sides

How do I make it?

Heat oven proof pan and melt butter and olive oil before tossing in the garlic – stir for thirty seconds before adding onions, green pepper and chillies.   Cook on medium heat for ten minutes till the onions soften.   Add the cumin powder and Ras-Al-Hanout spice mix and stir for a minute.   Toss in the sliced mushrooms and cook for five minutes.   Add the chopped tomatoes, brown chick peas and harissa paste with a bit of water.   Continue cooking on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes till the raw smell of spices disappears.  Adjust the seasoning and garnish with fresh chopped coriander.   Take off the heat.   Make four cavities in the sauce and crack an egg into each (ensure you don’t break the yolk).   Place the pan in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes till the white is cooked through and the yellow is at your preferred consistency.  Enjoy.