How long does Kanthari Eggs take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kanthari Eggs serve?

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

Is Kanthari Eggs vegetarian?

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

Is Kanthari Eggs 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 Kanthari Eggs?

6 Eggs, 2 Green Chilli, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 5 cloves Garlic, ½ tsp Black Peppercorns, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kanthari Eggs?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kanthari Eggs?

About 97 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kanthari Eggs

Name: Kanthari Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 6 Eggs; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 5 cloves Garlic; 2 Green Chilli; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; ½ tsp Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Salt

15 min
medium
Serves 6
23 people cooked this

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min

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3 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 kanthari mutta · Veg + Egg · Snacks & Starters, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Kerala kanthari eggs, boiled eggs filled with a coarse shallot, green chilli and pepper paste. Quick, medium-spicy, serves 6, 15 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

10 items

6 people

Eggs6
Small Onion (Shallots)10
Garlic5 cloves
Green Chilli2
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Lemon Juice½ tsp
Coconut Oil1 tsp
Salt½ tsp

Contains: egg.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	97kcal	582kcal
Protein	7.2g	43g
Carbohydrate	4.4g	26g
Fat	5.7g	34g
Fibre	0.7g	4.2g
Sugar	1.6g	9.6g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

1
Boil the eggs for 8 minutes and peel off the shell.
Eggs
2
Mix all the ingredients and blend it into a coarse paste.
Small Onion (Shallots)GarlicGreen ChilliBlack PeppercornsCurry leavesCoriander LeavesLemon JuiceCoconut OilSalt
3
Put slits into the eggs and add the paste. Serve it hot

Before you start

How long does Kanthari Eggs take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kanthari Eggs serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kanthari Eggs vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Kanthari Eggs 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 Kanthari Eggs?: 6 Eggs, 2 Green Chilli, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 5 cloves Garlic, ½ tsp Black Peppercorns, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kanthari Eggs?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kanthari Eggs?: About 97 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.