Canan YücelAide de Cuisine
11 May 2026 Son güncelleme: 05 August 2026

Bayd bil basal is a heart-healthy Iraqi breakfast classic made by caramelising a generous amount of onion with turmeric and cumin, then finishing eggs cracked over it briefly in the air fryer. With no extra sauce or paste added, it is a simple version that relies purely on the onion's own natural sweetness.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Caramelise the onion

20 min

Cook the thinly sliced onion in the olive oil with the turmeric and cumin over low heat, stirring often, for 20 minutes until deep golden.

2

Transfer to the air-fryer dish

3 min

Transfer the caramelised onion to a small air-fryer-safe dish and season with salt and black pepper.

3

Crack the eggs and cook

8 min

Crack the eggs over the onion and air-fry at 180°C for 8 minutes; if you don't have an air fryer, bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for the same time.

4

Serve

2 min

Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

Reminder

Caramelise the onion patiently over low heat; trying to rush it on high heat can burn it and turn it bitter. Allergens: contains egg.

Editor's Note Editörün Notu

Increasing the amount of turmeric gives the onion a more vivid colour, though the flavour becomes a touch spicier.

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Merve Aktepe Commis 1 month ago

Soğanı 20 dakika yerine 15 dakikada karamelize ettim, tatlılığı tam oturmadı ve hafif ham bir tat kaldı; airfryer'da yumurta güzel piştiyse de soğan biraz daha uzun pişirilmeliymiş.

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