Egg Shakshuka

INGREDIENTS

• 3 eggs 
• 1 large onion, finely chopped 
• 5 garlic cloves, crushed 
• 1 red or green pepper, finely chopped 
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (or tomato purée) 
• Coriander or parsley, finely chopped 
• Dry spices of choice (like red paprika powder, crushed black peppercorns and ground cumin) 
• Salt to taste 
• Olive oil 

METHOD

• Heat the oil in a flat frying pan. 
• Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté well till they turn translucent. 
• Add the red or green pepper and give it a mix. 
• Now add the chopped tomatoes or tomato purée. 
• Add the salt, herbs and other spices of choice and mix well. Let it simmer until the tomatoes are cooked well. 
• Now add some water and let everything cook together for 2 minutes. 
• Once the gravy has come to a boil, make 3 small depressions in it with a spoon and crack an egg in each. 
• Cover and let the eggs cook for a few minutes until the egg whites are set. 
• Serve with pita bread or any other bread of choice. 

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