Mutta Roast (chettinad Egg Roast)

Mutta Roast, also known as Chettinad Egg Roast, is a flavorful and spicy egg dish from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, India. This dish is a perfect blend of aromatic spices and rich flavors, making it a popular choice for breakfast or as a side dish for rice or roti.

Mutta Roast (chettinad Egg Roast)

Ingredients

  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2-3 green chilies, slit
  • Curry leaves
  • Coriander leaves for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and curry leaves. Cook until the tomatoes turn mushy.
  4. Now add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
  5. Peel the hard-boiled eggs and make slits on them. Add the eggs to the masala and gently coat them with the mixture.
  6. Cook for 5-7 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the masala coats the eggs well.
  7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Protein
12g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
13g

Supplies

Pan Spatula Bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve Mutta Roast with steamed rice, biryani, or roti for a delicious meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the spice levels according to your preference for a milder or spicier version of Mutta Roast.

Cost

$5