MALABAR SPICE

Muta Roast (Egg Roast)

This is a very popular dish in Kerala and it is normally had with either Appams, Iddiappams or Pathiris.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredient	Comments
4	Eggs	Hard Boiled and Shelled
3	Coconut Oil	Tablespoons
6	Green Chilies	Slit Lengthwise
3 cm	Ginger	Peeled and finely chopped
20	Curry Leaves	Washed and Dried
3	Onion Paste	Medium sized, finely sliced
3	Tomatoes	Sliced
1/4	Turmeric Powder	Teaspoons
2	Chili Powder	Teaspoons

Method 

Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and sauté the green chilies, ginger and curry leaves for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions and fry until half cooked.

Add the tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder and a little salt. Cook for 5 minutes or until thick. Add the whole eggs to the sauce and mix gently until they are covered with the mixture. Sprinkle a little Garam Masala and mix well, remove from the heat and serve hot with rice or chapattis.