Shakshuka Recipe
Shakshuka, also known as eggs in purgatory, is a popular dish in the Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. It consists of a mixture of cooked tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices, with eggs cooked in the sauce. The dish is typically served for breakfast or brunch, but can also be enjoyed for dinner. The combination of simmered vegetables, rich spices, and runny yolks creates a depth of flavor that is both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 8 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 to Tomato
- ¼ capsicum / bell peppers
- ¼ red bell pepper
- ¼ capsicum / bell peppers
- 1 green chillies
- 2 onions
- spinach / palak
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- bread
Instructions
Preparations
- Assemble all ingredients to avoid last minute rush.
- Wash & finely chop garlic, onions, tomatoes, spinach, bell peppers, green chili and spinach.
- Toast bread for serving.
Cooking
- Heat oil in Frying Pan and add onions and sauté until they turn golden brown and translucent.
- Stir in garlic, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, salt and cook for 1 minute.
- Now, add tomatoes, bell peppers, green chilli and spinach, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove Frying Pan from heat and make 8 small holes in vegetable mixture and carefully crack 1 egg into each.
- Cook eggs properly for 8-10 minutes until running yolk consistency.
- Sprinkle black pepper and serve hot with bread of your choice.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
- Toaster
Notes & Tips
- Adjusting for spice: If you don’t like spicy food, then can totally skip red chili powder and green chilly. Habaneros are quite potent! So, if you don't want it to be too spicy, consider substituting the habanero pepper with jalapenos, or even just red or green pepper. Just remember to cook the peppers for another minute or two if you decide to do this
- Choice of Vegetables: You can pick and choose vegetables of your own choice, such as jalapenos, habanero pepper, avocado etc.
- Can we add Cheese? Yes, you can add cheese as well in this Shakshuka Recipe.
- Ingredients & Equipment: Find these Ingredients & Equipment at Indian specialty food stores or online stores. For review of some stores, please refer to the Grocery Review Section on our Website.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Shakshuka Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
245
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
327
mg
109
%
Sodium
463
mg
20
%
Potassium
557
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
1787
IU
36
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.5
mg
29
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
2
mg
20
%
Vitamin B6
0.4
mg
20
%
Vitamin B12
1
µg
17
%
Vitamin C
52
mg
63
%
Vitamin D
2
µg
13
%
Vitamin E
3
mg
20
%
Vitamin K
16
µg
15
%
Calcium
85
mg
9
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Magnesium
35
mg
9
%
Zinc
2
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.