Non vegEggMiddle East and North Africa
Shakshuka
Eggs poached in spiced tomato and peppers. Brunch looks fancy; you used one pan.
30 minTime
13 gProtein each
mediumSpice
Eggs in a sea of tomatoMake it your way
Grandma's wayPan of eggs in spiced tomato, North African style.
The original247kcalsame
13 gproteinsame
4 gfibresame
30minutessame
Egg5
Olive oil1½ tbsp
Onion1, sliced
Garlic4 cloves, sliced
Red bell pepper (red capsicum, red pepper)1, sliced
Tomato6, chopped
Cumin powder (ground cumin)½ tsp
Kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp
Black pepper¼ tsp
Saltto taste
Coriander leaves (cilantro)2 tbsp, choppedMethod
- 1Heat oil and soften onion and pepper for 5 minutes, then add garlic, cumin and chilli for a minute.
- 2Add tomatoes and salt and simmer until thick, about 10 minutes.
- 3Make wells and crack in the eggs. Cover and cook on low until whites set and yolks are still soft.
- 4Scatter coriander and pepper and serve from the pan.
Serve it like thisServe hot in a deep bowl with a swirl of ghee or a few coriander leaves on top, and rice or rotis on the side.