Weekend Brunch Perfection with Classic Shakshuka 🍳🍅🌶️ A Vibrant, Wholesome Dish Bursting with Flavour & Goodness 😋✨

🍳🍅 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💓🌻