🇮🇳 Indian

Muttai Kuzhambu

Name: Muttai Kuzhambu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 2, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1-2 Green Chili; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 2 sprigs Curry Leaves; 4 Eggs; 1 tsp Sesame Oil; 2 tbsp Tamarind Paste; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

Tamil egg kuzhambu, tamarind-red curry that hugs boiled eggs. Eggs, upgraded: fried, spiced and simmered in proper masala. Best with dal and rice for the full plate.

Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion2, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Green Chili1-2
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Curry Leaves2 sprigs
Eggs4
Sesame Oil1 tsp
Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Hard-boil the eggs (or beat them, for omelette-style), peel and halve; a light dusting of turmeric and salt helps them fry without spitting.
2
Golden the eggs in hot oil — those blistery patches carry flavour.
3
Build the masala: onions down till gold, paste and tomato in, spices fried till thick and split.
4
Return the eggs with the tamarind paste, spoon the masala over, and let it all bubble together briefly.
5
Scatter the sesame oil, cilantro and a squeeze of lemon over the top.

Chef's tip

Scoring the boiled eggs lets the masala get in.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Egg Kuzhambu · on YouTube