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Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a fragrant and spicy South Indian gravy. This flavorful curry, enriched with coconut milk and aromatic spices, is a perfect companion for rice, appam, or parotta.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Eggs
Start the Curry Base (Tadka)
Sauté Aromatics
Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a fragrant and spicy South Indian gravy. This flavorful curry, enriched with coconut milk and aromatic spices, is a perfect companion for rice, appam, or parotta.
This south_indian recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 439.8 calories per serving with 16.4g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Cook the Masala
Simmer the Curry
Finish and Serve
Prepare a fresh spice paste by dry roasting and grinding fennel seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, and grated coconut. Add this paste after sautéing the onions.
Increase the amount of coconut oil and add a pinch of black pepper powder along with the garam masala at the end for a distinct Kerala flavor.
Add 1-2 boiled and cubed potatoes or a few pieces of drumstick to the curry along with the eggs to make it more substantial.
For a richer, creamier gravy, you can add a paste of 10-12 soaked cashews along with the tomato puree.
Eggs are a complete protein source, providing all the essential amino acids necessary for muscle building, tissue repair, and overall body function.
The use of coconut oil and coconut milk provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of fat that is easily digested and can be a quick source of energy.
Spices like turmeric (containing curcumin) and ginger have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help combat oxidative stress in the body.
The capsaicin in red chili powder and other active compounds in spices can provide a temporary boost to your metabolism.
One serving of Muttai Curry (approximately 2 eggs and gravy) contains around 350-400 calories, depending on the amount of oil and coconut milk used.
Yes, Muttai Curry can be a healthy dish. Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients. The use of spices like turmeric and ginger offers anti-inflammatory benefits. To make it healthier, you can use a moderate amount of coconut oil and opt for light coconut milk.
While coconut milk is key to the authentic South Indian flavor, you can make a variation without it. You can use a paste of cashews or almonds for creaminess, or simply make a tomato-onion based gravy, which will result in a different but still delicious egg curry.
Muttai Curry pairs wonderfully with South Indian breads like Appam, Idiyappam (string hoppers), and Parotta. It also goes very well with steamed rice, ghee rice, or jeera rice.
To thicken the gravy, you can simmer it for a longer time on low heat. Alternatively, you can add a tablespoon of cashew paste or a teaspoon of rice flour mixed with cold water to the simmering curry.
Absolutely! Using store-bought or previously boiled eggs is a great way to save time. Just peel them, make slits, and proceed with the recipe from the step where you add them to the gravy.
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