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Muttai Thokku

Simple Egg gravy in Indian Style. Perfect combination for Rice or roti.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Breakfast, dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: 15 minute recipes, egg recipes
Servings: 5 portions

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! .