pigeon egg

pigeon egg

Main dishes

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.

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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

4 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

  1. First, boil the quail eggs in a pot of water with a pinch of salt for 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Once cooked, remove the shells. ≈ 3 min
  3. Since the eggs are small and delicate, it is important to be careful when peeling them. ≈ 3 min
  4. Make a small incision in the shell with a knife or toothpick to make it easier to insert the spices. ≈ 3 min
  5. Season the hard-boiled eggs with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. ≈ 2 min
  6. Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat, and fry the eggs until they are lightly golden.
  7. Remove them from the pan and place them in another container.
  8. Avoid frying them too much, as this could make the surface of the eggs tough.
  9. In a hot pan, cook the diced onions for 1 to 2 minutes, until they are lightly browned.
  10. Remove them and book them. ≈ 3 min
  11. It is important to maintain the crisp texture of the onions, without making them soggy. ≈ 3 min
  12. In the pot, combine the cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, and remaining oil paint.
  13. Then, add the finely chopped onion once the spices have released their aroma. ≈ 3 min
  14. Sauté the chopped onions over medium heat until they are lightly golden.
  15. Next, add the mixture of garlic and ginger paste, and cook for a few minutes to allow the flavors of the spices to develop.
  16. Next, add the chopped or pureed tomatoes to the pan.
  17. 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
  18. To prevent the spices from burning, continue to cook them over medium heat, stirring constantly, and adding a little water if needed.
  19. When the spices start to release their oil, it means that the cooking is complete. ≈ 3 min
  20. Add the cooked chicken eggs to a mixture of spices, stirring constantly. ≈ 3 min
  21. Next, add hot water to the desired level. ≈ 3 min
  22. Green beans tend to thicken, so it’s best to add just enough water.
  23. Once the sauce begins to simmer and thicken slightly, add the fried onion and chopped fresh chili peppers.
  24. Cover the container with a lid and let it simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  25. Remove the lid and add spices, chopped parsley, and ghee. ≈ 3 min
  26. Thoroughly mixed, then set alight. ≈ 4 min
  27. 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.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • A koel’s nest typically contains between 12 and 15 eggs.
  • Onion (finely chopped, for vegetables): 1 cup
  • Onion (cut into large pieces or in a diamond shape): 1/2 cup
  • Tomato (diced or pureed): 1 large
  • 1 tablespoon of adaba
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped Allium sativum (garlic)
  • Fresh pepper: 4-5 pieces
  • Half a teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon of dried cilantro
  • A small spoonful of yellow powder.
  • Chili powder (optional): 1/2 teaspoon
  • Warm spices, about a half teaspoon of ground spices
  • cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves (for cooking): 2 of each
  • olive oil or soy-based oil paint: 4 tablespoons
  • butter (optional): 1 tablespoon
  • To taste
  • A little sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
  • Hot water, as needed

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