Chachouka

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, preferably ovenproof, frying pan over a medium heat.

Step 2

Add the cumin seeds and let them fry gently for a couple of minutes.

Step 3

Add the onion and cook gently for 8–10 minutes, or until soft and golden.

Step 4

Add the garlic and peppers and continue to cook over a low heat for at least 20 minutes, stirring often, until the peppers are soft and wilted

Step 5

Add the paprika, crumble in the saffron, then add the tomatoes with their juice and some salt and pepper.

Step 6

Cook gently, stirring from time to time, for 10-15 minutes.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark

Step 8

Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

If your frying pan isn't ovenproof, transfer the mixture to a baking dish.

Step 10

Make 4 hollows in the surface and carefully break an egg into each one.

Step 11

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 12

Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the egg white is set and the yolk still runny.