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Egg Masala Recipe (Mutta Masala)

Egg Masala is a popular curry made with boiled eggs, onions, tomatoes and spices. Egg masala is also known as egg masal, masala eggs or mutta masala. Learn how make egg masala with step by step pictures and video. This egg curry masala goes well with idiyappam, appam, dosa & parota.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, south
Servings 4 servings
Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

Cooking pot

Ingredients
  

For Frying Eggs

  • 4 large Eggs boiled
  • 3 tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder

For Egg Masala

  • 2 large Onion sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 2 large Tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ cup Milk
  • ½ cup Water as needed
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Make slashed in eggs and set aside. Heat oil in a kadai. Add chilli, turmeric and garam masala powder. Add in boiled eggs and fry for 2 mins. Remove and set aside.
  • Now in the same oil add onions and cook till golden. Add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a min. Add in tomato puree and cook till oil separates. Add salt and spice powders and mix well.
  • Add in fried eggs and mx well. Add in water and simmer for a while until the masala gets thick. Add milk and mix well, simmer for 5 more mins. You can use coconut milk instead of milk. Serve.

Video

Notes

  • To get the best flavor, always use freshly ground spices.
  • Mash a boiled egg into the gravy if you want the curry to be thicker.
  • For a Kerala-style egg curry, use coconut milk.
  • The adding dried fenugreek leaves, or kasuri methi, gives a distinct flavor.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Egg Masala Recipe (Mutta Masala)
Serving Size
 
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
242
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
190
mg
63
%
Sodium
 
134
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
523
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
1820
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
 
19
mg
23
%
Calcium
 
114
mg
11
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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