Easy Shakshuka (Green Tomato)
This Easy Shakshuka Recipe (Green Tomato) is a delicious brunch recipe made by poaching eggs in a spicy stewed green tomato and onion sauce.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 green tomatoes
- ¼ cup cooking oil
- 2 onions
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 2 green chilies
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- ½ tsp white pepper powder
- 8 eggs ((see notes))
- ¼ cup cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Chop the green tomatoes roughly and add to a saucepan with 1/4 cup water.
- 2
Cook on high till steam forms, then cover and cook on medium for 5 minutes.
- 3
Uncover and use an immersion blender to puree the stewed tomatoes and set aside to use later. (see notes)
- 4
Dice the onion and saute it in preheated oil, along with the garlic and serrano chilies, until it's translucent.
- 5
Add all the spice powders and stir to mix.
- 6
Add the prepared green tomato puree and cook on medium heat to allow any excess water to evaporate.
- 7
Move aside the mixture to make small spaces for the eggs and add them to the pan. (see notes)
- 8
Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes until the whites are thoroughly cooked and the yolks are cooked the way you like them. (see notes)