18 March 2015

Shakshouka or Shakshuka

Shakshouka is a dish made with poached eggs on a base of tomato sauce, pepper, onions spiced with cumin. It is believed to be originated from Tunisia
All you need is :
2 Tbsp Vegetable oil
1 medium sized onion
1 small capsicum
1 Tbsp green chillies
5 cloves of garlic crushed finely
1/4 cup tomato puree
2 cups tomatoes finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp red chilli powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
Pinch of Sugar
2 eggs
Method :
1.Heat oil in a skillet. Add onions and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Add capsicum and green chilies and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes.
2. Now add the tomato puree, red chilli powder, cumin powder, salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of sugar. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. 3. Crack the eggs into the mixture. Cover and keep the flame on low and cook the eggs for exact 7-8 minutes.
Serve with a nice crusty bread.

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