How long does Mutta Vadai take?

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

How many people does Mutta Vadai serve?

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

Is Mutta Vadai vegetarian?

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

Is Mutta Vadai spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Mutta Vadai?

3 Eggs, 100 grams Roasted Gram, 6 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), 6 cloves Garlic, 1 inch Cinnamon, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutta Vadai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mutta Vadai?

About 212 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mutta Vadai

Name: Mutta Vadai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Chettinadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 6 Small Onion (Shallots); 6 cloves Garlic; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 100 grams Roasted Gram; 3 Eggs; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; For Deep Frying Oil

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 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 Vada · Veg + Egg · Tiffin, Snacks & Starters

Tiffin Snacks & Starters Gluten-free Dairy-free

Chettinad mutta vadai, or egg vada, of eggs, roasted gram powder and a coconut, shallot and fennel paste, fried crisp. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

10 items

4 people

Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)6
Garlic6 cloves
Cinnamon1 inch
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Roasted Gram100 grams
Eggs3
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: egg.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	212kcal	848kcal
Protein	11g	46g
Carbohydrate	21g	83g
Fat	9.8g	39g
Fibre	4.8g	19g
Sugar	2.1g	8.4g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

1
Add grated coconut, shallots, garlic, cinnamon, fennel seeds in a mixer and blend it until a fine paste. Transfer that blended paste into a bowl
Coconut (Grated)Small Onion (Shallots)GarlicCinnamonFennel Seeds
2
Grind the roasted gram into a fine powder.
Roasted Gram
3
Add 3 eggs, chilly powder, salt and roasted gram powder and mix until a smooth batter forms.
EggsRed Chilli PowderSalt
4
Using a spoon, scoop the batter and drop it into hot oil. Deep fry it for 3 minutes on medium flame until its golden brown and crispy.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Mutta Vadai take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mutta Vadai serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutta Vadai vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Mutta Vadai spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Mutta Vadai?: 3 Eggs, 100 grams Roasted Gram, 6 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), 6 cloves Garlic, 1 inch Cinnamon, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutta Vadai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mutta Vadai?: About 212 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.