A creamy, aromatic egg curry from the heart of Kerala, made with a rich coconut milk base and fragrant spices. This classic 'Nadan Mutta Curry' is the perfect comforting dish to pair with appam, idiyappam, or steamed rice.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Servings4
Serving size: 1 serving(2 boiled eggs in approximately 1 cup of curry.)
Fluffy, slightly sweet steamed rice cakes from Goa, made with a fermented batter of rice and coconut. Sannas are a perfect, cloud-like accompaniment to spicy Goan curries like sorpotel or vindaloo, expertly soaking up every drop of delicious gravy.
Creamy, perfectly spiced Mutta Curry with fluffy Sanna – a protein-packed, soul-satisfying combo!
This mangalorean dish is perfect for snack. With 905.8599999999999 calories and 23.72g of protein per serving, it's a nutritious choice for your meal plan.
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Turmeric Powder
1.5 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (adjust for heat)
2 tsp Coriander Powder
0.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder (freshly ground preferred)
1.5 cup Thin Coconut Milk (second extract)
1 cup Thick Coconut Milk (first extract)
0.75 tsp Garam Masala
1.25 tsp Salt (or to taste)
2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
1
Prepare the eggs: Gently make 2-3 shallow slits on each hard-boiled egg with a knife. This helps them absorb the masala. Set aside.
2
Temper the spices: Heat coconut oil in a wide pan or kadai over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter completely. Then, add the dried red chilies and curry leaves, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3
Sauté the aromatics: Add the sliced onions to the pan and sauté for 8-10 minutes until they are soft and golden brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies, and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
4
Cook the base: Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn soft and mushy, and oil starts to separate from the masala.
5
Add spice powders: Reduce the heat to low. Add the turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, and black pepper powder. Stir continuously for 1 minute until aromatic, ensuring they don't burn.
6
Build the gravy: Pour in the thin coconut milk and add salt. Mix well, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 3-4 minutes.
7
Simmer with eggs: Gently place the slit boiled eggs into the gravy. Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes. This allows the eggs to absorb the flavors of the curry.
8
Finish the curry: Turn the heat to the lowest setting. Pour in the thick coconut milk and sprinkle the garam masala. Stir gently to combine. Heat through for just 1-2 minutes. Do not let the curry boil, as the thick coconut milk may curdle. Turn off the heat.
9
Garnish and rest: Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Let the curry rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve hot with appam, idiyappam, or steamed rice.
Servings4
Serving size: 1 serving
448cal
7gprotein
76gcarbs
12gfat
Ingredients
300 g Idli Rice (Also known as parboiled rice.)
40 g Thick Poha (Use thick flattened rice flakes for best results.)
100 g Fresh Grated Coconut (Fresh coconut is essential for authentic flavor and texture.)
1 tsp Active Dry Yeast
2 tbsp Sugar (Adjust to your preferred sweetness.)
60 ml Warm Water (For activating yeast. Must be lukewarm, around 40-43°C (105-110°F).)
150 ml Water (For grinding the batter. Add gradually as needed.)
0.75 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Oil (For greasing the molds. Any neutral oil will work.)
Instructions
1
Soak Rice and Poha (4-6 hours)
Rinse the idli rice and thick poha separately under cool running water until the water runs clear.
Combine the rinsed rice and poha in a large bowl.
Add enough water to cover the mixture by at least 2 inches. Cover the bowl and let it soak for a minimum of 4 hours, or up to 6 hours.
2
Grind the Batter (10 minutes)
Thoroughly drain all the water from the soaked rice and poha mixture.
Transfer the mixture to a high-speed blender or a wet grinder.
Add the fresh grated coconut. Start grinding, adding the 150ml of water for grinding gradually until you achieve a smooth, thick, and slightly grainy batter, similar to the consistency of idli batter.
3
Activate Yeast and Ferment Batter (1-2 hours)
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and set aside for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy and bubbly, indicating the yeast is active.
Pour the activated yeast mixture into the ground batter. Add the salt.
Using a whisk or your clean hands, mix everything together thoroughly for about a minute to incorporate air.
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in a warm, draft-free spot to ferment for 1 to 2 hours. The batter should rise, become bubbly, and almost double in volume.
4
Steam the Sannas (15 minutes per batch)
Prepare your steamer by adding 2-3 inches of water to the bottom pot and bringing it to a rolling boil.
While the water heats, lightly grease your sanna molds, idli plates, or small steel bowls (katoris) with oil.
Gently stir the fermented batter once or twice. Do not overmix, as this will deflate the air pockets.
Pour the batter into the greased molds, filling them about 3/4 full to allow space for them to rise.
Carefully place the molds in the steamer. Wrap the steamer lid with a clean kitchen towel to prevent condensation from dripping onto the sannas. Cover and steam on medium-high heat for 12-15 minutes.
5
Cool and Serve (5 minutes)
Turn off the heat. Let the steamer stand for 2 minutes before opening the lid to prevent the sannas from deflating.
To check for doneness, insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of a sanna; it should come out clean.
Carefully remove the molds from the steamer and let them cool for another 2-3 minutes.
Run a knife or spoon around the edges of the sannas to loosen them and gently demold.
Serve the hot, fluffy sannas immediately with Goan pork sorpotel, chicken xacuti, or coconut chutney.
