Egg Shakshuka / Indian Masala Eggs

Difficulty

Moderate

Time required

25 mins

A very easy one pan dish, slow cooked eggs in aromatic Indian spices which can be a bright start to a day or a filling dinner too. The eggs soak up the rich tomato gravy flavour, hence enhancing the taste multifold.

Ingredients

1. Ghee 1 tbsp
2. Jeera 1 tsp
3. Onions 3/4th cup (chopped)
4. Green chillies 2-3 nos. (chopped)
5. Ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp
6. Tomatoes 1 cup (chopped)
7. Salt to taste
8. Fresh coriander 1 tbsp (chopped)
9. Haldi powder ½ tsp
10. Lal mirch powder 1 tbsp
11. Dhaniya powder 1 tbsp
12. Fresh cream/malai 2 tbsp
13. Eggs 5 nos.
14. Salt & pepper to taste

Ingredients

How to make it Healthier

1. You can also add cheese slices/shredded cheese on top at the end with some more seasoning to make it even more tasty.

2. DO NOT have this with breads, eggs are super nutritious and pretty good meals as it is.

3. Cook with ghee or unsalted butter for the best taste & nutrition.

How to make it Healthier

Instructions

1. Set a pan on medium heat, add oil, jeera, onions, green chillies and ginger garlic paste, sauté until onions turn translucent.
2. Add chopped tomatoes, salt to taste and powdered spices, mix and cook well until the tomatoes are mushy.
3. Add around 40-50 ml water to avoid the masalas from burning and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Low down the heat, now add fresh cream, mix well and cook for a minute.
5. Now make some cavity or space with spatula or egg in the masala and directly break eggs in the pan, sprinkle some salt & pepper over it, cover and cook on low flame until the egg whites are cooked, keeping the egg yolk slightly runny, you can choose to keep the yolks cooked as per your preference.
6. Finish with some freshly chopped coriander leaves.

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