Mutta Thakkali – Kongu Style Egg Curry
Rustic egg curry with onion-tomato masala, cooked in Kongu style.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Cuisine: Tamilnadu cuisine
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 onions - finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 3 tomatoes - chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup water
- 5 eggs
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves - chopped
Sauté fennel in oil, add onions and cook till brown.
Add ginger garlic paste, then tomatoes, cook till mushy.
Add all dry spices and salt. Cook till oil separates.
Add 1/4 cup water, cook till masala is fully cooked.
Pour 1 cup water, bring to boil. Crack 5 eggs into curry.
Sprinkle salt, cover and cook on low for 5 mins.
Mix gently, cook till curry is thick and eggs are cooked.
Add coriander leaves and switch off.