How to Make Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a North African tomato dish with poached eggs.

Ingredients

2 med onions chopped

8 Roma Tomaotes, chopped

4 stalks celery, chopped (optional)

1 lg. can diced tomatoes

2 TBSP olive oil

1 tsp sugar

Spices

salt

6 cloves garlic

fresh nutmeg

1 tsp. each of turmeric, cumin, chilli powder, hot paprika, garam masla

1/2 tsp. each of black pepper, cayenne pepper, chilli flakes

6 large eggs

fresh cilantro or parsley for a garnish

Directions

Sautee onions for a few minutes on low heat. Add garlic and continue to sautee for another minute. Add celery and sautee for about four minutes more.  Add the spice blend and heat through for about two minutes.  Add tomatoes and cook on med-low heat until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add sugar and stir well.

Make a well for an egg. Crack egg and put into the well. Do this for all of the eggs. Cover and cook until eggs reach desired doneness.

Garnish and serve with crusty bread or toast.