Tomatoes have been an integral part of most dishes. But have you ever considered giving it center stage? In North Africa and many parts of the Middle East, shakshuka is a popular breakfast food. The dish includes slow-cooked eggs in delicious chunky tomato and bell pepper sauce. Now, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has given his own spin to the classic shakshuka recipe. The self-proclaimed foodie often shares her cooking skills with fans via Instagram. And, we are always waiting for them. Diljit has shared the method of saying “shaak chuka” on his Instagram stories. And, his hilarious comment behind the video is not to be missed. The clip opens with the singer sprinkling what appears to be cooking spray ghee on a pan placed on the stove. Next, he throws in some chopped red succulent tomatoes. To add more flavor and red colour, he adds a little paprika spice. Now he covers the pan with a lid. And, voila.
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While Diljit Dosanjh’s “Shaak Chouk” has us hooked on juicy tomatoes, let us not miss out on the recipe for shakshuka with the goodness of eggs.
material:
- olive oil 30 ml
- Onion (chopped) 80 grams
- Garlic (chopped) 10 grams
- Ripe tomatoes (chopped) 60 grams
- Tomato paste 8 grams
- smoked paprika powder 8 grams
- cumin powder 5 g
- Red chili powder 10 grams
- salt to taste
- dried herbs
- eggs 6
- Parsley (chopped) 10 grams
method:
Step 1: Place a large pan on medium heat, and add a little olive oil to it. When the oil is hot enough, add onion and fry till golden brown. After this, add red chili.
Step 2: Pop in Some Chopped Garlic and Dried Herbs. Cook for another two minutes.
Step 3: Add tomatoes and mash them using a spatula.
Step 4: Stir the Sauce and Bring to a Boil. Now reduce the flame and keep it to boil.
Step 5: Add all the remaining spices and seasonings. Leave it to cook on low flame for 15 minutes.
Step 6: Make 4-8 Divots in the Sauce and Break the Eggs. Season them lightly.
Step 7: Reduce the Heat as Low as Possible, Cover and Cook for About 10 Minutes Until the Eggs Are Set.
Step 8: Open the lid, garnish it with parsley and serve.
process Wouldn’t have been better. You can also add some bell pepper to add some more classic aroma and flavor to the dish.