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A hearty and flavorful South Indian dish where boiled eggs are minced to mimic keema and cooked in a spicy onion-tomato masala. Perfect with rotis or dosas for a quick and protein-packed meal.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Eggs
Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
Cook the Masala Base
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A hearty and flavorful South Indian dish where boiled eggs are minced to mimic keema and cooked in a spicy onion-tomato masala. Perfect with rotis or dosas for a quick and protein-packed meal.
This south_indian recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 269.77 calories per serving with 12.19g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Combine and Finish
Serve
Add 1/2 cup of cooked green peas along with the egg keema for extra texture, color, and nutrition.
For a Chettinad-style flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder and a pinch of stone flower (kalpasi) during the tempering stage.
Incorporate finely chopped bell peppers (capsicum) or carrots along with the onions to add more vegetables to the dish.
Eggs are a complete protein source, providing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
This dish is packed with nutrients from its ingredients. Eggs provide Vitamin D, B12, and choline, while tomatoes offer antioxidants like lycopene, and onions contribute to heart health.
The blend of Indian spices like turmeric, red chilli, and coriander not only adds incredible flavor but also contains compounds that can help boost metabolism and aid in digestion.
One serving of Muttai Keema Masala contains approximately 240-260 calories, depending on the amount of oil used. This estimate is for one of four servings from this recipe.
Yes, it can be a healthy dish. It is rich in protein from the eggs, which is essential for muscle building and repair. The spices used also have various health benefits. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil used.
This dish pairs wonderfully with Indian flatbreads like roti, chapati, paratha, or naan. It also goes well with South Indian staples like dosa and appam, or simply with steamed rice.
Absolutely. You can hard-boil, peel, and even grate the eggs a day in advance and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This makes the final cooking process much quicker.
To reduce the spice level, you can decrease the amount of red chilli powder and either reduce the number of green chillies or deseed them before slitting.
The core ingredient of this dish is egg, so it cannot be made vegan. However, you can use the same masala base with crumbled tofu or paneer for a similar vegetarian dish.