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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!!



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  1. AnzzApril 7, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Gopika, welcome to the culinary Blogosphere. I too started blogging recently. I am looking forward to ur recipes. Am sure this will be a great blog..!! Welcome and keep up the gr8 work..!!

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  2. kavitaApril 8, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Thanks Gopika for your lovely comment :)!!! You have some fantastic recipes here,enjoyed the egg masala and love the name you have given it :)!!! Look forward to more interesting and delicious recipes from you,I have added myself to your list of followers ,happy blogging !!!

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  3. kavitaApril 8, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    oooops cannot find the followers tab....???

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  4. GopikaApril 8, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    he he.. Ya. Never had followers before ;) Hence, dint keep the follow button :D Please add me to your blogroll and do keep in touch always. I love having friends :)

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  5. PlatefulApril 11, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Hey Gopz, thanks so much for popping over and sharing your lovely thoughts, much appreciated.

    Give me that mutta curry with appams and I'm a happy person! Happy blogging!!

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