Thursday, January 17, 2013

Varutharacha Mutta Curry/Egg Curry with Roasted Coconut and Spices

Varutharacha Mutta Curry (2)Varutharacha Mutta Curry/Egg Curry with Roasted Coconut and Spices is very tasty curry. This is a spicy curry. It is a traditional Kerala curry with the splendid aroma of roasted coconut.

Varutharacha Mutta Curry (3)

INGREDINETS:

  • Egg  - 2 nos
  • Grated Coconut – 1/2 cup
  • Onion – 1 medium (Sliced half length wise)
  • Shallots – 10 nos. (Sliced into half)
  • Garlic – 2 cloves, chopped into fine pieces
  • Ginger – 1 inch piece , chopped into fine pieces
  • Tomato - 1 medium (Sliced into small  pieces)
  • Curry Leaves  - Few
  • Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
  • Red Chilly Powder – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Chicken Masala Powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
  • Cooking Oil – 3 Tbsp

Varutharacha Mutta Curry (1)
METHOD:

  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a medium pan and roast the grated coconut.
  • Once it turns light brown add coriander powder, red chilly powder and roast it well.
  • Once roasted, transfer to a bowl and allow it to cool.
  • Grind this into a paste using a mixer/grinder.
  • Boil the eggs, remove the shell and keep it aside after slicing in to half.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in heavy bottomed pan  and add ginger, garlic and shallots and sauté well.
  • Add sliced onions and sauté again.
  • Add salt, turmeric powder, chicken masala and mix well.
  • Add sliced tomato and mix well . Pour 1/4 cup water.
  • Then add the ground coconut paste with 1/2 cup of water.
  • Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. Once ready transfer it to a bowl.
  • Add the sliced egg pieces and mix with the masala softly without breaking the eggs. Check for the salt.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a small pan.
  • Splutter mustard seeds in it and add curry leaves.
  • Transfer it over the cooked curry.
  • Varutharacha Mutta Curry/Egg Curry with Roasted Coconut and Spices  is ready to serve.
  • You can serve it with Puttu, Naan, Appam,  Chappathi, White Rice etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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