A Tasty Challenge.....: Mutta/ Egg Ularthiyathu

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Mutta/ Egg Ularthiyathu

Recipe No: 182

This is an idea given to me by one of my relative. One day while talking to her over phone, she mentioned that this used to her Mother’s specialty and how much everyone at theirs used to enjoy it. According to her, Duck’s Egg is better for this preparation, but as I had only Chicken Eggs in my refrigerator, I went with it and I should say it was pretty good.

Ingredients Serves 3

Hard Boiled Eggs………………….5 (chop into cubes)
Coconut Oil…………………….…..2 Tablespoons
Mustard Seeds……………………..1/2 Teaspoon
Coconut Pieces…………………….2 Tablespoons
Shallot sliced……………………….1/3 Cup
Ginger sliced thin…………………1 Tablespoon
Garlic sliced thin…………………..1 Tablespoon
Curry Leaves………………….……2 Sprigs
Red Chilly Powder………….…….1/2 Teaspoon
Coriander Powder…………………1 Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder………..………..1/4 Teaspoon
Pepper Powder……………..………1/4 Teaspoon
Garam Masala Powder…..……...3/4 Teaspoon
Water………………………………….1/3 Cup
Salt as needed
Pinch of Garam Masala, a teaspoon of Coconut Oil and a sprig of Curry Leaf to sprinkle on top at the end

Method of Preparation

Heat Coconut Oil in a pan on medium high heat and splutter the Mustard Seeds.
Add the Coconut slices and fry them until slightly brown.
Add Shallots, Ginger, Garlic and Curry Leaves and saute till slightly brown.
Reduce the heat to medium low and add Red Chilly Powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder, Pepper Powder and Garam Masala Powder; saute for a minute or two until the raw smell is gone and the powders are fried a bit, taking care now to burn them. Add enough Salt and mix well.
Add Water followed by Egg pieces and mix gently until combined.
Sprinkle a pinch of Garam Masala Powder, a teaspoon of Coconut Oil and some torn Curry Leaves on top; off the heat; close the pan and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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