How long does Chidambaram Mutta Chutney take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chidambaram Mutta Chutney serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chidambaram Mutta Chutney vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

Is Chidambaram Mutta Chutney spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chidambaram Mutta Chutney?

2 Eggs, 2 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Groundnut oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chidambaram Mutta Chutney?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chidambaram Mutta Chutney?

About 293 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chidambaram Mutta Chutney

Name: Chidambaram Mutta Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Groundnut oil; 1 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 Onion, Slices; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Tomato, Slices; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Fennel Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 2 Eggs; 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 4 Eggs; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

20 min
medium
Serves 3
19 people cooked this

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Egg Bhurji, Egg Masala, Egg gravy · Veg + Egg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Chidambaram mutta chutney, a soft Tamil Nadu egg masala cooked in a cast-iron pan with onion, tomato and spice powders. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 20 min, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

15 items

3 people

Groundnut oil2 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit1
Onion, Slices2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Tomato, Slices1
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Fennel Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Eggs6
Black Pepper Powder2 tsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: egg, groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	293kcal	879kcal
Protein	15g	44g
Carbohydrate	13g	38g
Fat	20g	61g
Fibre	2.6g	7.8g
Sugar	4.3g	13g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

1
In a cast-iron pan, add the onions and saute for 10 seconds
Groundnut oilGreen ChilliOnion
2
Add in the curry leaves, ginger garlic paste and tomatoes along with all the spice powders and saute for 2-3 minutes or until the tomato turns mushy and the onions turn soft.
Curry leavesGinger Garlic PasteTomatoTurmeric PowderFennel PowderCumin PowderRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderSalt
3
Once the raw flavour of the masalas disappears, add in 2 eggs and sauté until cooked and still soft.
Eggs
4
Turn the heat to simmer and break in the remaining 4 eggs and mix thoroughly, making sure it’s still runny. Remove from the pan immediately, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with dosa or parottas.
Black Pepper PowderEggsCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chidambaram Mutta Chutney take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chidambaram Mutta Chutney serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chidambaram Mutta Chutney vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Chidambaram Mutta Chutney spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chidambaram Mutta Chutney?: 2 Eggs, 2 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Groundnut oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chidambaram Mutta Chutney?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chidambaram Mutta Chutney?: About 293 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.