Muttai Kuzhambu
Boiled eggs simmered in a tangy tamarind-and-spice gravy fragrant with sesame oil and curry leaves. A homely Tamil egg curry for rice.
40 min 2 servingsEasy
Ingredients
2 servingsContains: egg·sesame
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Method
- 1Boil and peel the eggs, then prick and shallow-fry with turmeric until lightly golden.
- 2Heat sesame oil and crackle mustard seeds, fenugreek and curry leaves.
- 3Saute chopped onion, then add ginger-garlic paste and tomato until pulpy.
- 4Stir in sambar powder, red chilli, coriander powder and turmeric.
- 5Pour in the tamarind extract with water and simmer till the raw smell goes.
- 6Slip in the fried eggs and cook till the gravy thickens.
- 7Season with salt and serve hot with steamed rice.
Frequently asked
About 40 minutes total — 15 min prep and 25 min cooking.
Yes — Muttai Kuzhambu is eggetarian, gluten free.
Muttai Kuzhambu contains egg, sesame. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
