Recipes

Shakshuka

Much before this lockdown, I had a mini shakshuka at a restaurant that served Mediterranean cuisine. While I was reading about different cuisines recently, I came across an easy-peasy version of it and decided to try my hand at it.

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 4-5 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 Red Bell Pepper (optional)
  • 5-6 Cherry Tomatoes (or 2 regular tomatoes)
  • 1/2 Cup Hot Water
  • 1 Tbsp Siracha (sprigs)
  • 3 Whole Eggs
  • Feta Cheese (for garnishing)
  • Basil Leaves (chopped for garnishing)

Preparation

Prep: 10 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes

  1. Heat 2 tbsps of olive oil in a pan to sauté the onions, garlic and bell pepper.
  2. Add the chopped tomatoes, sriracha and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup hot water and let it simmer.
  3. When it reaches a sauce-like consistency, using a spoon make a well in the sauce and crack an egg in it. Do the same for each egg.
  4. Cover with lid and let it simmer until the whites are cooked (approximately 2-3 minutes on low flame).
  5. Garnish with feta cheese and basil. Serve with bread.

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Kanika Saxena

I’m a food lover from Mumbai. My passion is to take dishes, sweet or savoury from around the world and try to recreate them with an added twist. In my free time, you’ll see me binge on cooking shows or reading about recipes. I have an immense passion for both science and cooking, both involve experiments. For me, it’s all about the WHYs behind every ingredient, every dish. I am not a recipe follower. It's about trying ways to squeeze out as much flavour I can from each ingredient. Through my handle @Messy.Plate, I want to take everyone through my journey of cooking - from the research about the science that goes behind every dish to its final look.