Muttachar (Spiced Eggs) Recipe

Name: Muttachar (Spiced Eggs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 green chili pepper, deseeded and chopped; 1 tomatoes, ripe, sliced; 1 green mango, sliced (optional); 1 3/4 cups coconut milk (1 can); 1 3/4 cups water (equal to coconut milk); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; salt; 10 fresh curry leaves or 15 dried curry leaves; 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 4 eggs, raw or hard boiled

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 green chili pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 tomatoes, ripe, sliced
1 green mango, sliced (optional)
1 3/4 cups coconut milk (1 can)
1 3/4 cups water (equal to coconut milk)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
salt
10 fresh curry leaves or 15 dried curry leaves
1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of
4 eggs, raw or hard boiled

1
Fry the onion in a large pan until translucent.
2
Add in the green chili, sliced tomatoes and green mango if using. Fry couple of minutes more.
3
Pour in the coconut milk and the water, and bring to boil. Add tumeric, paprika, ground coriander and salt, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
4
If you're using fresh curry leaves rub them between your hands to release the flavour, dried ones can go straight in the pan. Add also the lemon juice and the fresh coriander, simmer for another 10 minutes.
5
If you are using the eggs hard-boiled, add them to the sauce and heat through for 5 minutes. If you want eggs poached, break them gently into the mixture and cook for 3 minutes.
6
Serve with rice and bread.

1023

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 green chili pepper, deseeded and chopped, 1 tomatoes, ripe, sliced, and more.

Yes, Muttachar (Spiced Eggs) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Muttachar (Spiced Eggs)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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