Shakshuka

SHAKSHUKA

(EGGS IN TOMATO SAUCE)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 red capsicum chopped
• 2 cans of chopped tomatoes (400 g each)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• some chili flakes
• salt & pepper
• 6 eggs
• Coriander leaves chopped for garnishing

METHOD:

1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan
2. Fry the onion until soft
3. Add the garlic cloves
4. Add the capsicum and fry till soft
5. Add tomato paste
6. Add the chopped tomatoes
7. Add cumin
8. Add paprika powder
9. Add chilli powder
10. Add chilli flakes
11. Add sugar, salt & pepper
12. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 min
13. Make little 'holes' in the sauce and put the eggs in the holes
14. Cover the pan and cook for 10-15 min or until eggs are cooked
15. Garnish with koriander leaves
16. Serve