Quail Egg Curry/Kaada Mutta Curry

 

Quail Egg Curry/ Kaada Mutta Curry is best when served with South Indian breakfast items like Appam, Idiyappam, Puttu or Dosa.

Ingredients

1. Quail Eggs/Kaada Mutta - 8 nos

2. Onions - 3 medium sized, finely chopped

3. Tomato - 1 medium sized,finely chopped

4. Green Chilly - 1 medium sized, finely chopped

5. Ginger - 1 small piece,finely chopped

6. Garlic - 2 medium sized cloves, finely chopped

7. Egg masala/Chicken masala - 1 tbsp

8. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

9. Oil - 2 tbsp

10. Water - 4 cups

11. Salt - As per taste

Method 

1. Add water to a saucepan and hard boil them for about 8-10 mins.

 

2.  When they are cool,remove the shell and keep it aside.

 

3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan and splatter mustard seeds.

 

4. Add ingredients from 2 to 5 and stir.

 

5. When the onions become translucent, add tomato and a pinch of salt.

 

6. Add egg masala or chicken masala. Stir frequently, so that the spices doesn't get burned.

 

7. Add 2 cups of water and bring it to boil.

 

8. Finally, add the eggs. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.

 

9. Quail Egg Curry/ Kaada Mutta Curry is ready to serve. Enjoy..! :)

Note:  You can add Kashmiri chilly powder to add more color. You may use any other eggs instead of Quail eggs.