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Mutta Thakkali – Kongu Style Egg Curry

Rustic egg curry with onion-tomato masala, cooked in Kongu style.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tamilnadu cuisine
Keyword: egg curry
Servings: 4 people
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.