Egg Masala (Kerala style)

Submitted by Shinjini Ghatak Sep 06, 2014 No comments 7,874 views 1 fav

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Eggs tossed with onion, tomatoes and south Indian spice mixture.

Prep time 10 mins

Cook time 20 mins

Serves 2

CuisineKerala

CourseMain Course

DifficultyEasy

DietaryNon Vegetarian

Main Ingredients Onion, tomatoes, Eggs

Egg Masala or also popularly known as Egg roast is a famous Kerala specialty. A thick spice mixture is made and the eggs are tossed in it. The addition of shredded coconut and tempered curry leaves makes all the difference.

Ingredients

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2 eggs boiled
1 medium onion sliced
1 medium tomato chopped
1 green chili
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
½ tsp tamarind paste
6 curry leaves
½ tsp shredded coconut ( coconut powder will do as well)
½ tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
salt to taste
3 tbsp oil

Egg Masala Ingredients

Steps

In a non stick wok heat 1 tbsp oil. Fry the eggs till lightly brow. Remove and keep aside.
In the same wok add the remaining oil and heat it. Add the mustard seeds and fennel seeds. Sauté till it crackles.
To this add the onions, green chili and curry leaves. Fry till the onions are soft and translucent.
Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
To this add the coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder and salt. Sauté for a minute and add the tomatoes. Add a splash of water and mix well.
Cook till the tomatoes are soft and mushy. Add the shredded coconut and tamarind paste. Mix well. Adjust the salt.
Add the boiled eggs and toss it lightly.
Serve hot with appams