Muttai Thokku
Simple Egg gravy in Indian Style. Perfect combination for Rice or roti.
Equipment
- pan, chopping board, knives
Ingredients
- 1 onion finely sliced
- 1.5 cup tomato puree
- 3-4 tbsp coconut Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic paste
- 3 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 tsp corriander powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 boiled eggs
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- a few Curry leaves
- 1/2 cup water
- Coriander leaves for garnish .
Instructions
- In a pan add oil, add mustard seeds and let it sputter, once done add the the cumin seeds, Curry leaves and then add the Garlic paste, sauté for a few mins.
- Next add the sliced onions add some salt and cook until the onions are browned a little.
- Then add the pureed tomatoes, cover and cook until the tomatoes go soft.
- Next add in the masala powders ( red chilli, turmeric, corriander, black pepper, cumin and garam masala). Cook the masalas until you see oil separating on the sides.
- Add water to the masala and cover to cook until you all the gravy comes together.
- Finally add in the boiled eggs and toss it in to add more flavour in the eggs slit it on all sides until the mid way.
- Garnish with corriander leaves. Serve it hot with your favourite rice or bread 🤤.
Notes
The tip to a great version of this recipe is browning the onions and cooking tomatoes to a nice smooth gravy consistency! .