Eggy Delight - Muttai Varuval

What is quick, easy and delish? Egg it is and with my mom's twist it only gets tastier. It is a tried and tested recipe. I simply love this South Indian delicacy that is a perfect accompaniment for rice, chappatis, pooris and dosas. Go ahead and give it a go!

MUTTAI VARUVAL














Ingredients:

  • 6 Boiled Eggs
  • 4 Medium sized onions (finely chopped)
  • 4 Medium sized tomatoes (chopped)
  • 5 Curry Leaves
  • 6 -8 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 tsp Mutton Masala
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt or as per taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp Chilli powder or as per taste
  • 1  1/2 tsp Coriander powder
  • 5 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 11/2 cups of water
  • Coriander leaves for garnish

Pre-preparation time: 10 - 15 minutes

Method:

  • Coarsely grind the onions and then grind the tomatoes to a fine paste. Keep aside.
  • Mash the garlic cloves.
  • Heat oil in the pan. Add the mustard seeds, wait till it splutters.
  • Add onion, garlic and curry leaves. Saute till golden brown.
  • Add the tomato and ginger-garlic paste. Fry till the raw smell goes away. 
  • Now add all the dry ingredients. Mix well.
  • Pour water and let it boil. Slit the eggs and add to it.
  • You will now start to see the gravy thicken. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Get the pan off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Piping hot Muttai Varuval is ready!