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), 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil, 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: 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 6 Small Onion (Shallots); 6 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 inch Cinnamon; 100 grams Roasted Gram; 3 Eggs

Also known as Egg Vada · Veg + Egg · Tiffin, Snacks & Starters

Tiffin Snacks & Starters Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total30 min

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving212 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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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.

Ingredients

10 items

Cooking for4 servings

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

Contains: egg.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
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)GarlicFennel SeedsCinnamon
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.
Red Chilli PowderSaltEggs
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.
Sunflower 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), 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil, 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.