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Easy Way To Make Shakshuka – Poached Eggs In Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Shakshuka is an easy-to-make breakfast dish that is super healthy and packed with proteins. Spicy Tomato gravy with poached eggs makes it an ideal family-style breakfast that can be enjoyed by the entire family together.

 

Shakshuka, Shakshouka
Shakshuka poached eggs in tomato gravy

Shakshuka for me is comfort food that is ready in less than 30 minutes and everything gets cooked in a single pot.

It is one of those dishes where all the family members gather around the table, not caring much to pick a separate plate. Tearing the bits from a large loaf bread and dunking straight into the saucepan, trying to get a bit of gravy and a bit of soft poached eggs along with endless talks and laughter.

Tips to make perfect Shakshuka

After the gravy simmers in slow flame, I slowly and carefully drop a whole egg into a small dent which I already made with the spatula. Without disturbing the eggs, I place the lid back and let it cook until the yolks have just set and the whites are soft and pillowy. This is how I like my Shakshuka for breakfast with toasted bread slices.

 

Shakshuka ~ Shakshouka

 

What is Shakshuka?

Shakshuka is mainly a Mediterranean dish originating from Tunisia, Yemen, and other Middle Eastern and North African Countries. Each country has its own variation.

The most common kind of variation is a rich tomato-based gravy with mild spices, and some prefer it to be hot and with extra chilies.

Shakshouka is also made with tomato and meat mince gravy along with the poached eggs.

 

Shakshuka Ingredients

Eggs 

Whole eggs are used for a regular shakshuka, moreover, if you are on a diet you can add only egg whites.

Onion & Garlic

Finely chop onion and garlic and also I like to use lots of garlic more than what is mentioned in the recipe.

Tomatoes

Use only fresh and ripe tomatoes along with some tomato puree. Tomato puree is completely optional, and it is used only to give volume and color.

Vegetables

Capsicum of any color can be used and also it is optional. Other vegetables that can be added to Shakshuka are potatoes, mushrooms, eggplants, etc. It is better to use any two of them at a time.

Spices

Basic spices used are chili powder or paprika, cumin powder, and black pepper powder. Apart from these spices, you can use any other similar kind of spice powder that suits your taste buds or style.

The secret of a good and tasty Shakshuka is, that it is made with fresh ingredients, minimal spices, and loads of love.

Shakshouka

 

More Breakfast Recipes

Greek Moussaka

Mexican Chicken Pinwheels

Avocado & Mushroom Breakfast Toast

Foccacia with Cherry Tomatoes & Caramelized Onion

 

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Shakshuka Video

 

Shakshuka

January 22, 2020
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: 15 min
: 30 min
: 45 min
: Easy

Shakshuka is an easy-to-make breakfast dish that is super healthy and packed with proteins. Spicy Tomato gravy with poached eggs makes it an ideal family-style breakfast.

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Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup peeled and chopped potatoes in cubes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 green chili cut into half lengthwise
  • ½ green capsicum finely chopped
  • ½ cup chopped spring onion
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (or as per taste)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon salt (or as per taste)
  • 4 tablespoon vegetable oil (or butter/olive oil)
Directions
  • Step 1 Heat the oil in a wide sauce-pan. Add chopped garlic and fry for few seconds, until the raw smell disappears and slightly changes color.
  • Step 2 Add sliced onion and sauté till pink and translucent followed by chopped capsicum, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika powder.
  • Step 3 Fry onion along with spices on low flame for a couple of minutes. Add a few drops of water if needed.
  • Step 4 Then add chopped tomatoes and cook till it softens, followed by chopped potatoes, green chilies, salt, and tomato puree. Stir well and place the lid. Cook the gravy on low flame for about 7 to 10 minutes along with some water if needed.
  • Step 5 Once the gravy is cooked, break and drop 3 or 4 whole eggs into the gravy by keeping an inch gap between each egg.
  • Step 6 Sprinkle freshly crushed black pepper over the eggs and cover the saucepan with a lid. Cook the eggs without stirring or breaking for 10 minutes on slow flame.
  • Step 7 Once the eggs are cooked, garnish with chopped spring onion and serve warm with bun or bread slices.

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