Kerala Egg Curry with Coconut Milk (Nadan Mutta Curry)
Teena Tincy
Kerala Egg Curry is a traditional dish from Kerala, India, known for its rich and flavorful taste.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 4
Calories 210 kcal
- 6 Eggs
- 2 Onions
- 4 Curry Leaves
- 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 0.5 Teaspoon Turmeric or to taste
- 0.5 Teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
- 1 Teaspoon Kashmiri red chili or to taste
- 0.5 Teaspoon Garam masala or to taste
- 0.5 Teaspoon Fennel seeds or to taste
Kerala Style Egg Curry Without Coconut Milk
Boil and Deshell the Eggs
Boil eggs for exactly 12 minutes.
After boiling, soak the eggs in cold water.
Once cooled, carefully remove the shells. Set the eggs aside for later use.
Prepare the Curry Base
Heat some coconut oil in a pan.
Add chopped onions to the pan and sauté them until they turn golden brown.
Add mustard seeds and let them sizzle in the oil.
Add fresh curry leaves to the pan. Stir everything together until all the flavors are well combined.
Add Spices
To the curry base, add your spices - turmeric, Kashmiri red chili powder, black pepper, and garam masala. Mix well.
Add fennel seeds that have been seasoned in fragrant coconut oil. Stir to combine.
Pour in the coconut milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Simmer the Curry and Add the Boiled Eggs
Lower the heat and let the curry simmer gently until it thickens slightly.
Add the boiled eggs to the curry. Make sure the eggs are fully coated with the sauce.
Cook the curry for a few more minutes, allowing the eggs to absorb all the flavors.
Serve the Curry
Check for seasoning, add salt if needed.
Once done, serve your Kerala Egg Curry hot with bread or roti on the side.
Kerala Style Egg Curry With Coconut Milk
Nutrient |
Amount per Serving |
Calories |
210 |
Total Fat |
13g |
Saturated Fat |
3g |
Cholesterol |
186mg |
Sodium |
600mg |
Total Carbohydrates |
9g |
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
Sugars |
3g |
Protein |
12g |
Calories: 210kcal
Keyword Kerala Egg Curry, Nadan Mutta Curry