How long does Turkish Eggs take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Turkish Eggs serve?

1. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Turkish Eggs vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

Is Turkish Eggs spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Turkish Eggs?

3 Eggs, ½ cup Hung Curd, 2 tsp Garlic, 3 tbsp Butter, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, 1 tbsp Olive Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Turkish Eggs?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Turkish Eggs?

About 903 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Turkish Eggs

Name: Turkish Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: As Needed Water; As Needed Salt; 2 tsp Vinegar; 3 Eggs; 3 tbsp Butter; ¼ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; ½ cup Hung Curd; 2 tbsp Fresh Cream; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tsp Garlic, Finely Chopped

20 min
medium
Serves 1

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Cilbir · Veg + Egg · Breads, Snacks & Starters

Breads Snacks & Starters Low carb Gluten-free

Turkish eggs, or cilbir: poached eggs on garlicky hung curd with butter warmed with Kashmiri chilli and cumin. Medium-spicy, serves 1, 20 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

13 items

1 person

WaterAs Needed
SaltAs Needed
Vinegar2 tsp
Eggs3
Butter3 tbsp
Cumin Powder¼ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Flakes1 tsp
Hung Curd½ cup
Fresh Cream2 tbsp
Salt¼ tsp
Olive Oil1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tsp

Contains: milk, egg.

Nutrition

Per 1 person. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person
Energy	903kcal
Protein	35g
Carbohydrate	11g
Fat	81g
Fibre	1.3g
Sugar	6.7g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

1
Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Season generously with salt and add vinegar. The water should just be beginning to boil.
WaterSaltVinegar
2
Using a spatula, swirl around the water to get it gently swirling towards the centre, like a whirlpool.
3
Add a cracked egg carefully into the water. Allow it to cook for 3 minutes.
Eggs
4
Melt the butter over low heat. Add all the other ingredients and allow the flavours to infuse together over low heat for around 1 minute.
ButterCumin PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Flakes
5
Combine all the ingredients for the labneh together and whisk until smooth.
Hung CurdFresh CreamSaltOlive OilGarlic
6
Place the poached eggs on the labneh. Drizzle the chilli butter on top. Serve with toasted bread.

Before you start

How long does Turkish Eggs take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Turkish Eggs serve?: 1. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Turkish Eggs vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Turkish Eggs spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Turkish Eggs?: 3 Eggs, ½ cup Hung Curd, 2 tsp Garlic, 3 tbsp Butter, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, 1 tbsp Olive Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Turkish Eggs?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Turkish Eggs?: About 903 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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3 notes

A
AfsarJanuary 2022
delicious food.
K
KeerthanaMarch 2024
Was surprised by the outcome. Amazing recipe. So flavourful 😋
G
GraceMarch 2025
maybe don’t heat the water too much😅