Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a warming Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. The TM7 grinds caraway and cumin seeds fresh, chops onions and garlic in seconds, and simmers the sauce at a controlled temperature so nothing burns. A flavourful vegetarian main course for brunch or dinner.
About this recipe
Shakshuka Thermomix TM7 is the answer when you crave a spiced, satisfying vegetarian main course that works equally well as a lazy weekend brunch or a quick weeknight dinner. This North African and Middle Eastern classic poaches eggs directly in a thick tomato and onion sauce, seasoned here with smoked paprika, turmeric, oregano and a long chilli for gentle warmth. What makes this shakshuka recipe special in the all-in-one kitchen machine is the freshness of the spice base: instead of pre-ground powder, the TM7 grinds whole caraway and cumin seeds seconds before they hit the pan, releasing an aroma you simply cannot get from a jar. The onions, garlic and chilli are chopped uniformly in seconds, and the sauce simmers with controlled heat so the sugars in the tomatoes caramelise without catching. Serve it straight from the bowl with crusty bread for scooping, and let everyone dig into those golden, runny yolks. Searching for easy shakshuka recipes with authentic depth of flavour? This TM7 version delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal hands-on effort.
Preparation tips
- Grind the caraway and cumin seeds just before adding them to the onions; pre-ground spices lose their aroma quickly, while freshly ground ones give the shakshuka its characteristic warm fragrance in every bite.
- Make a double batch of the tomato sauce and freeze half in portions; on a busy morning you only need to reheat the shakshuka base, make wells with a spoon, and crack in fresh eggs.
- For a milder kid-friendly version, remove the seeds from the long chilli or leave it out entirely; the smoked paprika and turmeric still provide plenty of colour and depth without the heat.
Recipe variations
- Green shakshuka: replace the tomatoes with steamed spinach, courgette and leek cooked in the mixing bowl, then stir in a little cream and nestle the eggs into the green base for a fresh spring variation.
- Festive shakshuka with feta and merguez: crumble feta over the sauce before adding the eggs and serve with warm flatbread; for a meaty winter version, brown sliced chorizo or merguez together with the onions.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Freshly ground spice base - The TM7 grinds caraway and cumin seeds into a fragrant powder in seconds, boosting the shakshuka aroma. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Tear-free chopping - The Thermomix chops the onions, garlic and long chilli uniformly in seconds without any tears. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Steady simmering - Precise temperature control of the TM7 lets the tomato sauce bubble gently without burning or splattering. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Even sauce texture - The Thermomix mixes the smoked paprika and turmeric evenly through the tomato base for consistent flavour. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Direct in the bowl - The built-in scale of the TM7 weighs the tinned tomatoes and onions directly, saving separate measuring cups. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- caraway seeds
- cumin seeds
- smoked paprika
- ground black pepper
- ground turmeric
- dried oregano
- fine sea salt
- garlic cloves
- long red chilli
- onions