This easy Spicy Shakshuka Recipe features eggs gently cooked in a rich, savory tomato sauce seasoned with paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and chili flakes for warmth and a subtle kick. Eggs provide high-quality protein along with essential nutrients such as vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and choline, making shakshuka a satisfying choice for breakfast, brunch, or a quick meal. If you enjoy easy egg recipes, you may also like our Egg Cups for another simple, protein-rich breakfast option. Serve the shakshuka hot with crusty bread or warm pita to scoop up the flavorful tomato sauce and perfectly cooked eggs.
Spicy Shakshuka
Spicy Shakshuka is a hearty one-pan egg dish made with tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, chili, and aromatic spices. The eggs are gently cooked in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce and finished with fresh parsley. Serve hot with toasted bread, pita, or paratha for a satisfying breakfast, brunch, or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 90 g Onion chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic chopped
- 1 piece Red chili sliced
- 1/4 tsp Chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 250 g Red bell pepper chopped
- 650 g Tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup Water
- 4 Eggs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the ghee in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the sliced red chili, chili flakes, black pepper, salt, paprika, and cumin powder. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 1 minute.
- Add the chopped red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the water, cover the pan, and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes.
- Crush the softened tomatoes and red bell peppers with a spoon or spatula to create a thick, chunky sauce.
- Make 4 holes in the sauce and crack one egg into each hole.
- Season the eggs with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, or until the eggs reach your preferred doneness.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve hot with toasted bread, pita, or paratha.
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Notes
Adjust the amount of red chili and chili flakes according to your preferred level of spiciness.
For softer yolks, cook the eggs for less time; cook longer for firmer yolks.
Crushing the cooked vegetables creates a thicker, more cohesive sauce while retaining some texture.
Serve immediately while the eggs and sauce are hot.
For softer yolks, cook the eggs for less time; cook longer for firmer yolks.
Crushing the cooked vegetables creates a thicker, more cohesive sauce while retaining some texture.
Serve immediately while the eggs and sauce are hot.
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