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Spicy Egg Curry | Muttai Thokku Recipe
Author: Sangeetha Priya
Ingredients
  • Onion Large in Size - 2 Numbers
  • Tomato Large in Size - 2 Numbers
  • Garlic Paste or finely chopped - 1tsp
  • Fennel Seeds - 1/2tsp
  • Red Chili Powder - 1 Tbsp You can reduce the spice level
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/2tsp
  • Coriander Powder - 3/4 Tbsp
  • Garam Masala Powder - 1tsp
  • Boiled Eggs - 4 Numbers
  • Oil - 4-6 Tbsp be generous :-)
  • Optional Curry Leaves - Few
  • Salt - As Needed
Instructions

  1. Slice the onions and reserve a fist to use later.

  2. In a pan add 2 tbsp oil when it is hot add the sliced onions.

  3. Saute in medium flame till onion changes golden brown.

  4. Once done add coriander powder . allow to cool and blend it to fine paste.

  5. If using Paprika/ Red Chili flakes instead of red chili powder do add to this mixture and grind well.

  6. In the same pan add remaining oil, temper with fennel seeds.

  7. Add the reserved sliced onions and curry leaves, saute till it turns golden brown.
  8. Now add finely chopped tomatoes add salt and cover the lid.
  9. On and off stir the mixture and wait till tomatoes turn mushy.
  10. Now add the ground paste and cook till oil floats on top.
  11. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder to the gravy.
  12. Cut in to halve or slice the eggs, add it gently to the boiling gravy.

  13. Now simmer it for another 5 minutes or so.

Recipe Notes
  1. Instead of oil you can use butter or ghee.
  2. You can garnish with coriander leaves before serving.
  3. Saute till raw smell appears its one key point to make tasty thokku.
  4. Also be generous to add oil for the masala to cook well and once done the oil floats its the right indication.
  5. You can also add chopped tomato after sauteing the onion and grind to smooth paste.