Mutta Masala / Egg Masala

We love eggs :D  Its easy to know if I have been having a lot of eggs recently, just look into my face. Pimples!!! :p Gosh! Still, its irresistible!! I am yet to try Poached eggs! Will do that soon and post it here ok? :)

Mutta means Egg in malayalam. The recipe is very simple and does not require a lot of time too. Goes well with Appam, Chappathi and even Poori.

Ingredients

• Eggs, boiled - 3
• Onion, sliced - 1.5
• Tomato, chopped - 1
• Ginger - garlic paste - 1.5 T
• Mustard Seeds - 1 t
• Cumin Seeds - 1 t
• Turmeric Powder - 1 t
• Red chilli Powder - 1.5 t
• Coriander Powder - 1.5 t
• Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 t
• Cream of milk - 1/2 C (Milk would do)
• Water - 1.5 C
• Oil - To fry
• Salt - to taste

Method

• Heat oil in a pan.
• When hot, add mustard and cumin seeds.
• As they splutter, add sliced onions and stir well.
• Cook till the onions soften.
• Add ginger garlic paste and stir again.
• Take a small bowl with 4 T water and mix all spices into it.
• Pour this spice mix to the pan and stir well.
• Add the chopped tomatoes.
• Allow it to cook till the oil separates.
• Once the tomatoes are cooked, add 1 C of water and let it boil.
• As it starts boiling, simmer the stove and after 2 mins add the cream of milk (or milk).
• Allow it to simmer for 10 mins.
• Serve hot and fresh Egg Masala!!