Weekend Brunch Perfection with Classic Shakshuka 🍳🍅🌶️ A Vibrant, Wholesome Dish Bursting with Flavour & Goodness 😋✨
Bright, bold, and beautifully nourishing 🍅🌶️🍳, Shakshuka is a vibrant one-pan dish made with ripe tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, warming spices, and perfectly cooked eggs 😋✨. Easy to make and packed with nutrients, it’s the ultimate weekend brunch recipe that brings comfort, color, and big flavor to the table — perfect for sharing with everyone ❤️🍽️
Sonakshi Goswami 💕
2/8/20262 min read
🍳🍅 Shakshuka – A Vibrant, Wholesome Weekend Brunch Favorite 🌶️✨
Colorful, comforting, and packed with goodness 😋, Shakshuka is a one-pan wonder where perfectly cooked eggs gently poach in a rich, spiced tomato–pepper sauce. It’s hearty yet light, easy yet impressive — ideal for relaxed weekends or anytime you crave bold flavors ❤️🍽️. With the aromatic warmth of PIKS Spices, this shakshuka turns deeply flavorful, balanced, and truly irresistible 🌿🔥
📝 Ingredients
For the Shakshuka Base
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped 🧅
1 red bell pepper, chopped 🌶️
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped (optional)
3–4 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 🍅 (or 1½ cups canned crushed tomatoes)
2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
Salt to taste
🌟 PIKS Spices – Flavor Builder
1 tsp PIKS Cumin (Zeera) Powder
1 tsp PIKS Paprika or Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder 🌶️
½ tsp PIKS Black Pepper Powder
½ tsp PIKS Garam Masala (optional, for warmth)
For the Eggs
4–6 eggs 🍳
For Garnish
Fresh coriander or parsley 🌿
Crumbled feta (optional) 🧀
A drizzle of olive oil ✨
👩🍳 Method
Step 1: Build the Aromatic Base
Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and sauté until soft and translucent 🧅✨.
Add bell peppers and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender 🌶️.
Step 2: Create the Sauce
Add chopped tomatoes (and tomato paste if using).
Cook until the sauce thickens and turns glossy 🍅🔥.
Season with salt and add PIKS Cumin Powder, PIKS Paprika/Kashmiri Chilli Powder, PIKS Black Pepper Powder, and PIKS Garam Masala.
Simmer for 5–7 minutes until aromatic and well blended 😋✨.
Step 3: Add the Eggs
Make small wells in the sauce and gently crack eggs into each 🍳.
Cover and cook on low heat until whites are set and yolks are just done (or to your liking).
Step 4: Finish & Garnish
Switch off the heat. Garnish with fresh herbs 🌿, feta 🧀, and a drizzle of olive oil ✨.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with crusty bread, pita, or naan 🫓
Perfect for brunch, lunch, or light dinner ❤️
Add olives or spinach for extra nutrition 💥
💡 Pro Tips
Keep heat low after adding eggs for perfectly runny yolks 🍳
Adjust spice with PIKS Paprika/Chilli Powder to suit your taste 🌶️
Let the sauce simmer well — that’s where the magic happens ✨
❤️ Final Skillet
This Best Shakshuka is vibrant, nourishing, and full of bold comfort — elevated with the balanced aroma and warmth of PIKS Spices 🍅🍳🔥.
Simple ingredients, big flavors, and a weekend brunch you’ll crave again and again 😋✨
Thank You💓🌻