Tomato and Vegetable Braised Eggs with Melted Cheese

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1. 1
   Prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the onion and mince finely; slice the bell pepper into thin strips; cut the tomatoes into chunks; mix and finely chop the coriander and parsley together.
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   Boil 4 eggs in water for 12 minutes until hard-boiled.
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   Heat olive oil in a pan and add the sliced onion; sauté for 3–4 minutes until it begins to colour.
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   Add the minced garlic and sauté together with the onion for another 3–4 minutes.
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   Add the bell pepper slices and tomato chunks; season with salt, black pepper, ginger, cumin, and turmeric.
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   Stir well to distribute the spices evenly; add a small amount of water, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
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   Once the eggs are cooked, immediately transfer them to ice-cold water to stop cooking; peel and cut each egg in half lengthwise.
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   Give the vegetable mixture a final stir, add a generous handful of grated mozzarella cheese (or your choice), cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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   Arrange the halved boiled eggs around the vegetable mixture; sprinkle another layer of cheese over top, cover, and cook for 3–4 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
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    Finish with a pinch of fresh coriander and parsley as garnish.
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