Shakshuka

Shakshuka”
Means ” Mixture’ a dish originated at Tunisia. Literally, poached eggs in Tomato based sauce containing spices and olive oil. 
It’s a complete & filling breakfast dish. 

Ingredients:

• Tomatoes puree 1 cup• Tomato 1 medium size chopped• Onion 2 medium sized chopped• Garlic 6 cloves chopped• Bell pepper 1 large diced• Cumin powder 1/2 tsp• Oregano 1/2 tsp• Paprika 1 tsp• Crushed peppercorn 1 tsp• Olive oil 2 tbsp• Eggs 3 nos• Parsley 1 sprig chopped.

Heat a pan over medium flame. Pour in olive oil. Add chopped onions, garlic, bell pepper, tomato and saute till it turns mushy. Add the spices – cumin powder, oregano, paprika, crushed peppercorn and stir well. Add a pinch of saltAdd the tomato puree and cook till sauce turns thick. Now using the wooden spoon back, make wells or indentation in the sauce.  Make sure that the wells are distance away from each other and can hold the egg. Crack open each egg and fill in the well created. Check for salt and if required add. Cover the pan and let the eggs cook. You may cook the eggs according to your wish – either runny or solid. Garnish Shakshuka with chopped parsley and crushed pepper. 

Happy Cooking!.