Shakshuka Indian Style

25m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a pan, add fenugreek seeds and cumin to toasted spices.
  2. 2Add onions and garlic.
  3. 3Add bell pepper. You can use any color.
  4. 4Add garlic ginger paste.
  5. 5Add paprika, Kashmiri red chilli, coriander and turmeric. Mix well.
  6. 6Add your tomatoes. Many chefs prefer to puree the sauce.
  7. 7Add the top to the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  8. 8Add water and simmer again for a few minutes with the top on.
  9. 9Add 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala and a handful of kasuri methi or fenugreek leaves, and salt to your taste.
  10. 10Carve out a small hole and carefully pour the egg into the space.
  11. 11Put the top back on to help firm them up.
  12. 12Add a little more salt and pepper on the eggs before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup onions
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 cup red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 handful kasuri methi or fenugreek leaves
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 4 eggs

Equipment

panwooden spatulaglass lidsmall bowl or ladle