pigeon egg
Pigeon eggs are rich in nutrients and have a unique flavor. This recipe prepares them with onions, spices, and rice, resulting in a delicious dish.
Pigeon eggs are extremely nutritious. This recipe uses onion twice, giving the dishes an unparalleled flavor. Served with rice, bread, or chapati, these eggs offer a change from chicken or duck eggs.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time20 min
- Cook time45 min
- Resting10 min
- Total1 hr 15 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodpan, oven
- Estimated cost$5.13 $1.28 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.70
- $0.15
- $0.15
- $0.69
- $0.07
- $1.39
- $0.19
- $0.16
- $0.05
- $0.05
- $0.40
- $0.07
- $1.06
Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 13 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- First, boil the quail eggs in a pot of water with a pinch of salt for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove the shells. ≈ 3 min
- Since the eggs are small and delicate, it is important to be careful when peeling them. ≈ 3 min
- Make a small incision in the shell with a knife or toothpick to make it easier to insert the spices. ≈ 3 min
- Season the hard-boiled eggs with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. ≈ 2 min
- Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat, and fry the eggs until they are lightly golden.
- Remove them from the pan and place them in another container.
- Avoid frying them too much, as this could make the surface of the eggs tough.
- In a hot pan, cook the diced onions for 1 to 2 minutes, until they are lightly browned.
- Remove them and book them. ≈ 3 min
- It is important to maintain the crisp texture of the onions, without making them soggy. ≈ 3 min
- In the pot, combine the cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, and remaining oil paint.
- Then, add the finely chopped onion once the spices have released their aroma. ≈ 3 min
- Sauté the chopped onions over medium heat until they are lightly golden.
- Next, add the mixture of garlic and ginger paste, and cook for a few minutes to allow the flavors of the spices to develop.
- Next, add the chopped or pureed tomatoes to the pan.
- Once the tomatoes are soft and yielding, add the ground cumin, turmeric, paprika, chili powder, salt, and a small amount of sugar, to taste. ≈ 3 min
- To prevent the spices from burning, continue to cook them over medium heat, stirring constantly, and adding a little water if needed.
- When the spices start to release their oil, it means that the cooking is complete. ≈ 3 min
- Add the cooked chicken eggs to a mixture of spices, stirring constantly. ≈ 3 min
- Next, add hot water to the desired level. ≈ 3 min
- Green beans tend to thicken, so it’s best to add just enough water.
- Once the sauce begins to simmer and thicken slightly, add the fried onion and chopped fresh chili peppers.
- Cover the container with a lid and let it simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and add spices, chopped parsley, and ghee. ≈ 3 min
- Thoroughly mixed, then set alight. ≈ 4 min
- Let it simmer for a few minutes, then serve.
The bill
pigeon egg
- A koel’s nest typically contains between 12 and 15 eggs.$0.70
- Onion (finely chopped, for vegetables): 1 cup$0.15
- Onion (cut into large pieces or in a diamond shape): 1/2 cup$0.15
- Tomato (diced or pureed): 1 large$0.69
- 1 teaspoon of finely chopped Allium sativum (garlic)$0.07
- Fresh pepper: 4-5 pieces$1.39
- Half a teaspoon of ground cumin$0.19
- 1 tablespoon of dried cilantro$0.16
- A small spoonful of yellow powder.$0.05
- Warm spices, about a half teaspoon of ground spices$0.05
- olive oil or soy-based oil paint: 4 tablespoons$0.40
- A little sugar$0.07
- 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley$1.06
Total$5.13
that's $1.28 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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