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Thenga Aracha Mutta Curry | Malabar Egg Curry with Ground Coconut

Course Main
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 inch ginger pounded
  • 2 green chillies sliced
  • 1 to mato chopped
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 4 small eggs
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves for garnish
  • FOR GRINDING:
  • 3/4 cup grated coconut
  • 3/4 tsp fennel seeds

Instructions

  • Add the ingredients under "for grinding" in a grinder jar and grind with a little water to make a smooth paste.
  • Heat oil in a chatti. Splutter the mustard seeds and fry the curry leaves.
  • Saute the onion till wilted. Add the ginger and chillies and saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are completely smashed. Sprinkle water if it sticks.
  • Add the coriander, turmeric and red chilli and cook for another five minutes or till raw smell is gone.
  • Add the ground coconut paste along with a cup of water. Add salt. Allow the mixture to come to a boil.
  • Now break in the eggs and give it one gentle stir. The eggs will have a scrambled appearance. Cook till the eggs are done.
  • Sprinkle the garam masala powder and coriander powder and switch off. Serve hot with pathiris.