NADAN MUTTA ROAST (KERALA STYLE EGG ROAST)

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Ingredients

1. Hard boiled eggs- 2 to 3 nos
2. Onion(sliced finely)-2 large or 3 medium nos
3. Ginger (chopped)-1 tsp
4. Garlic (chopped)- 1tsp
5. Curry leaves-1 sprig
6. Water-1/4 cup appr ( or as required)
7. Vinegar- 1/4 tsp(optional)
8. Oil
9. Salt - to taste

For masala

1. Kashmiri chili powder- 1  to 1 1/2  tsp( or according to taste)-see note
2. Coriander powder-1 1/2tsp
3. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
4. Garam masala-1/2 tsp

Method

• Combine the ingredients for masala with sufficient quantity of water to form a smooth paste.Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan,add onion,ginger,garlic and curry leaves.saute it till onion turns golden brown ,over a medium flame for about 15 to 20 minutes ,stirring in between.(make sure onion is well caramelized, you can add salt while frying the onion to speed up the process.)
• Reduce the flame to low and add the masala paste,saute for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Now add  water (and vinegar ,if using)and mix well.Adjust salt level at this point.
• Now add the sliced eggs,cover the eggs with the gravy,cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves ,if desired.
• Serve with idiappam or appam.

Note: Few of the readers have said that the curry is a bit spicy,if you prefer less spicy egg roast ,then use 3/4 to 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder only.

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