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Butter chicken shakshuka is a fusion of Indian and Middle Eastern culinary delights. Marrying the rich and aromatic flavors of butter chicken with the vibrant, tomato-based essence of shakshuka. In this innovative dish, eggs are simmered in a butter chicken spiced tomato sauce. creating a savory and indulgent base. Garnished with fresh herbs and served with warm, crusty bread for dipping. Butter chicken shakshuka is a culinary crossroads where the richness of Indian cuisine meets the bold flavors of the Middle East.
Butter Chicken Shakshuka
Butter chicken shakshuka is a beautiful combination of the butter chicken gravy with traditional shakshuka flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, (fine diced)
- ½ red bell pepper, (fine diced)
- ½ tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 large eggs
- cilantro
- dried fenugreek leaves, (optional)
- baguette
Instructions
- Into a medium heat pan add olive oil.1 tbsp olive oil
- Add diced onions and bell peppers. Stir 2 minutes.½ yellow onion, ½ red bell pepper
- Add minced ginger and garlic. Stir 1 minute.½ tbsp minced garlic, ½ tbsp minced ginger
- Add seasonings. Stir 1 minute.1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt
- Add crushed tomatoes, along with water and heavy cream. Stir until it begins to simmer.400 g crushed tomatoes, ¼ cup water, ¼ cup heavy cream
- Add butter and sugar. Mix until butter is melted.2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp sugar
- Make 3 wells in your butter chicken gravy to crack in our eggs.3 large eggs
- Cover pan with a lid until your eggs are cooked to your desired consistency. I like about 5 minutes.
- Top with cilantro and dried fenugreek leaves. Serve with fresh baguette slices.cilantro, dried fenugreek leaves, baguette
