## Chettinad Muttai Masala Recipe – Chettinad Style Egg Curry – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Chettinad Muttai Masala Recipe – Chettinad Style Egg Curry** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Chettinad Lunch**, this dish is **Eggetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes
**Cuisine:** Chettinad
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Eggetarian
### Ingredients for Chettinad Muttai Masala Recipe – Chettinad Style Egg Curry:
* 4 Whole Eggs – hard boiled & halved
* 1 cup Onion – thinly sliced
* 1 Tomato – thinly sliced
* 2 teaspoons Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
* 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1 Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 2 Cloves (Laung)
* 2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil
* Salt – to taste
* 2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
* 4 cloves Garlic
* 2 inch Ginger
* 3 tablespoons Fresh coconut – grated
* 2 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
* 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
* 2 teaspoons Poppy seeds
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1 Dry Red Chilli
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Chettinad Muttai Masala Recipe – Chettinad Style Egg Curry:
1. hard boil the eggs in boiling water for 12 minutes.
2. Once cooled, remove the shells and keep aside.
3. Now, dry roast the ingredients listed under the Chettinad masala paste like the coriander seeds, garlic, ginger, coconut, fennel seeds, peppercorns, poppy seeds, cumin seeds and red chill in a Shallow fry pan till the coconut starts to turn brown.
4. Turn off the heat and let the masala cool down.
5. Once cool grind the roasted masala into a smooth paste in a Mixer grinder with a little water and keep aside.
6. Heat oil in a Kadai on medium flame, add the cinnamon stick and cloves and let the spices release its aroma into the oil.
7. Now, add the sliced onions and sauté until it turns translucent.
8. Add the tomatoes and cook until it is well cooked, soft and mushy.
9. Now, add the ground Chettinad masala mix and mix well.
10. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mix is cooked well.
11. Add the coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and sauté until the oil separates.
12. Add half a cup of water, season with salt and let it simmer for another 3 minutes.
13. Now, add the halved boiled eggs and turn off the heat.
14. Transfer the Chettinad Muttai Masala into a serving bowl and serve.
15. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve the Chettinad Muttai Masala along with Kerala Parotta and Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita for dinner.
### Tips for the Best Chettinad Muttai Masala Recipe – Chettinad Style Egg Curry:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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