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Kaftaji

Kaftaji

A Tunisian dish of separately fried potatoes, pumpkin, peppers, tomatoes and eggs, finely chopped and seasoned with cumin, coriander and harissa.

Time60 min
Servings4
Calories1318 kcal
LevelEasy

Ingredients

  • potato400 g
  • pumpkin300 g
  • sweet pepper2 pcs
  • tomato300 g
  • eggs4 pcs
  • vegetable oil for frying500 ml
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • harissa1 tbsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • ground coriander, seeds1 tsp
  • salt1 to taste

Instructions

1

Peel 400 g potatoes and 300 g pumpkin, cut them into small cubes. Cut the tomatoes in half, cut the sweet pepper into large pieces and remove the seeds.

2

Heat 500 ml vegetable oil in a deep frying pan until hot. Fry each type of vegetable separately: the potatoes until golden and tender, the pumpkin until tender, and the pepper and tomatoes until lightly browned; remove the finished vegetables with a slotted spoon onto paper towels.

3

Once the tomatoes and pepper have cooled slightly, peel off their skins; remove the seeds from the pepper. Transfer all the vegetables to a large bowl.

4

In the same oil, fry 4 eggs one at a time, taking care not to break the yolks, then carefully flip and cook through on both sides. Remove the eggs and let the excess oil drain off.

5

Add the eggs to the vegetables and season with salt to taste. Using two knives in a scissor-like motion, chop the vegetables and eggs into small pieces, but don't mash them into a purée.

6

Dress the kaftaji with 2 tbsp olive oil, add 1 tbsp harissa, 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp ground coriander (seeds). Mix well so the spices coat the vegetables evenly.

7

Serve the kaftaji hot as a standalone dish or as a side to fried or grilled meat.