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    Best Shakshuka Recipe – Eggs in Tomato Sauce

    By Rachna Published: Sep 19, 2017 · Modified: Jan 12, 2025 17 Comments

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    Shakshuka is a one-pot meal where eggs are poached in a spicy tomato sauce. Serve with toasted bread for a satisfying brunch or meal.

    This is a North African-style recipe that is truly versatile and can be up or down-scaled to fit your choices.

    You can also serve it at breakfast, lunch or dinner for a filling, hearty meal, and it is so simple to make. You’ll love it.

    Delicious Shakshuka in a cast iron pan

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    Heat olive oil in a large deep pan/skillet.

    Add in the onion, garlic, pepper and mushroom. Let it cook down for about 5-6 minutes.

    Now add in the black pepper (keep some for eggs), cumin, turmeric powder, paprika, salt and tomatoes.

    Cover and cook for about 7-8 minutes till you get a thick sauce.

    Now make wells in the sauce using a spoon and break eggs into it.

    I break the egg in a bowl and not directly over the pan. That way the yolks stay intact.

    Garnish the eggs with some salt and pepper. Cover and let the eggs poach in the tomato sauce on low heat for another 5-6 minutes.

    Turn off the gas when the whites start to set and the yolks are still runny.

    You can make the whites set faster by spooning some hot tomato sauce on top.

    Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with some toasted bread.

    Trust me, if you like eggs, you will love this dish. You can cook for the entire family at one go and then eat together.

    Use the bread to scoop the thick sauce.

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    Shakshuka – Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce

    Rachna Parmar
    Shakshuka is a one-pot meal made with poached eggs, peppers, veggies and spices is delicious and a complete meal for the family. It is also ready in under half an hour.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Eggs
    Cuisine North African
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 231 kcal
    people

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 eggs
    • 1 lb. ripe tomatoes canned or fresh or 500 gm.
    • 1 pepper green or red finely chopped
    • 2-3 green chillies finely chopped optional
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 10 mushroom finely sliced optional
    • 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced
    • ½ tsp. turmeric powder
    • 1 tbsp. black pepper freshly ground
    • 1 tsp. cumin powder
    • 1 tsp. paprika
    • 2 tbsp. Olive oil
    • salt to taste
    • Chopped cilantro for garnishing

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    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil in a large deep pan/skillet. Add in the onion, garlic, pepper and mushroom. Let it cook down for about 5-6 minutes.
    • Now add in the black pepper (keep some for eggs), cumin, turmeric powder, paprika, salt and tomatoes. Cover and cook for about 7-8 minutes till you get a thick sauce.
    • Now make wells in the sauce using a spoon and break eggs into it. I break the egg in a bowl and not directly over the pan. That way the yolks stay intact.
    • Garnish the eggs with some salt and pepper. Cover and let the eggs poach in the tomato sauce on low heat for another 5-6 minutes.
    • Turn off the gas when the whites start to set and the yolks are still runny. You can make the whites set faster by spooning some hot tomato sauce on top.
    • Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with some toasted bread.

    Notes

    Don’t used tomato puree just roughly chopped or crushed tomatoes. You want the sauce to be thick and not very runny.
    1. I love mushroom hence I added it. It is completely optional and you can skip it.
    2. Charred onions and peppers will add a depth of flavour to the recipe.
    3. Don’t wait for the eggs to become completely cooked before taking them off the heat. They will get overcooked by the time you eat as they continue to cook even after you take them off the fire.
    4. You could use olives or feta cheese as serving suggestions if you have them available.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 182mgPotassium: 683mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1946IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Shalzzz says

      September 19, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      Wow! It’s quite simple! I will definitely try it. Thank you so much for the recipe. Love the photographs! ?
      Kohl Eyed Me
      Something’s Cooking

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 20, 2017 at 1:11 pm

        Thanks Shalini. ?

        Reply
    2. Rajlakshmi says

      September 19, 2017 at 6:09 pm

      oh my!! what a delicious looking dish!! I sometimes make this with just tomato like a curry, but this sounds like an exotic variety ?

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 20, 2017 at 1:10 pm

        Oh yes! This is bells and whistles and so easy to make.

        Reply
    3. Inderpreet says

      September 19, 2017 at 6:56 pm

      I love eggs! And this is super easy, I make something similar with just onion and capsicum. Lovely pictures as well.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 20, 2017 at 1:10 pm

        Thanks Inderpreet. You will enjoy this one as well.

        Reply
    4. Natasha says

      September 19, 2017 at 7:49 pm

      Have heard so much about Shakshuka and finally I have a recipe in hand.? Sounds divine. Trying it out asap. Thanks a million Rachna.

      https://natashamusing.com/2017/09/friends-benefits-fridayfotofiction/

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      • Rachna says

        September 20, 2017 at 1:09 pm

        Glad to help, Natasha. Hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    5. Dr Roshan R (@pythoroshan) says

      September 19, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      Dear God, this sounds heavenly… and surprisingly easy too! Will try it for sure. Saving for future reference.

      Godyears.net

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 20, 2017 at 1:09 pm

        Yes, exactly! Do try.

        Reply
    6. Ruchira says

      September 20, 2017 at 10:30 am

      The anda- lover that I am. This is exactly up my alley !

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 20, 2017 at 1:08 pm

        Do make it.

        Reply
    7. Soumya Prasad says

      September 20, 2017 at 11:54 am

      Oh this looks so damn delicious! I love eggs in any form and this looks too tempting to try and eat.

      But alas, can’t cook non-veg at home! Need to wait to get to mom’s house to try this now.

      I’m not a fan of capsicum, can I replace it with something else? I think some wilted spinach would taste good with this.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 20, 2017 at 12:32 pm

        Oh sure, you can substitute. I am sure spinach will taste good as well. ?

        Reply
    8. Parul Thakur says

      September 20, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      Wow! That sounds simple and looks delicious. Will give this a try over weekend and will let you know. Thank you ? ? your recipes work this side of the town so I’m confident about this one .

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 21, 2017 at 12:55 pm

        Thanks, Parul. And as you had asked, it is really simple to make. ? Hope you like it.

        Reply
    9. The Love of Spice says

      February 02, 2018 at 7:54 pm

      I love eggs, and I can eat them for breakfast every single day. In-fact I do, I make the masala version of the sunny side up and have it Monday to Friday for breakfast. It's been a long time since I made shakshuka though, but I normally don't add mushrooms in my version (only because I don't always get good quality ones here) - this weekend will make your version because I just got some yesterday. 🙂

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