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Shakshuka

A classic breakfast from North Africa. The Tunisian Shakshuka has runny eggs cooked in a savoury tomato gravy. It is mandatory to serve it in a cast iron skillet.

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Main ingredients Brown eggs, Olive oil, Onion, Garlic, Tomatoes, Red capsicum, Cumin powder, Paprika, Crushed black peppercorns, Fresh coriander leaves, Castor sugar, Sourdough bread 
Cusine African
Course Snack
Prep time 5-10 minutes
Cook time 15-20 minutes
Serve 1
Taste Savoury
Level of cooking Easy
Others Non vegetarian

Ingredient

  • 3 brown eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6-7 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 medium red capsicum 
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Crushed black peppercorn to taste
  • 5-6 fresh coriander sprigs 
  • ¼ teaspoon castor sugar 
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish 
  • Sourdough bread slices for serving

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, add onion and sauté on medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic, mix and saute for 1-2 minutes or till raw smells disappear. 
  2. Add tomatoes and salt, mix and saute till tomatoes become pulpy.
  3. Chop red capsicum and add to the pan and mix. Add cumin powder, paprika, crushed black peppercorn, adjust salt and add ½ cup water, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Chop fresh coriander leaves and add. Add castor sugar and mix well.
  5. Heat a cast iron pan, transfer the tomato-onion mixture into it and make cavities with a spoon.
  6. Break one egg in a small cup and pour into one cavity. Repeat the process with remaining 2 eggs. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle salt crushed black peppercorn over the eggs and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with sourdough bread slices.
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