How long does Muttai Milagu Masala take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Muttai Milagu Masala serve?

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

Is Muttai Milagu Masala vegetarian?

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

Is Muttai Milagu Masala 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 Muttai Milagu Masala?

6 Eggs, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 1 Cinnamon, 4 Cloves, 1 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Muttai Milagu Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Muttai Milagu Masala?

About 542 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Muttai Milagu Masala

Name: Muttai Milagu Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: For boiling Water; 2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 10 cloves Garlic; 1 inch Ginger, Chopped; 1 Cinnamon; 4 Cloves; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 3 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 Tomato, Slices; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 6 Eggs; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder

Veg + Egg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Serves3

Per serving542 cal

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Muttai milagu masala, a Tamil Nadu pepper egg masala of fried boiled eggs in an onion tomato gravy. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

21 items

Cooking for3 servings

WaterFor boiling
Salt3 tsp
Sunflower Oil6 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 pinch
Garlic10 cloves
Ginger, Chopped1 inch
Cinnamon1
Cloves4
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped3
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Green Chilli, Slit2
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Tomato, Slices3
Water1 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Eggs6
Black Pepper Powder1.5 tsp

Contains: egg.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	542kcal	1626kcal
Protein	17g	51g
Carbohydrate	26g	77g
Fat	42g	127g
Fibre	6.3g	19g
Sugar	7.7g	23g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

1
Heat water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Add the eggs gently and boil it for 12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water immediately. Peel the eggs, cut it into halves.
WaterSaltEggs
2
Heat a pan, add oil and fry the boiled eggs in it.
Sunflower OilTurmeric PowderBlack Pepper Powder
3
To a blender, add the ingredients required for the puree and blend it to a fine paste.
GarlicGingerCinnamonClovesFennel SeedsCuminOnionSunflower Oil
4
Heat a kadai, add oil. Add curry leaves, green chilli and let it crackle. Add the onions and saute till it turns light brown. Add the blended paste to it and cook it for 2 minutes.
Sunflower OilCurry leavesGreen ChilliOnion
5
Add the dry masala powders and cook it for a minute.Add tomatoes and cook till it becomes soft and mushy.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderTomato
6
Add water, bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer the gravy for 5 minutes. Season the gravy. Add the fried egg and mix gently. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot with dosa.
WaterSaltCoriander LeavesBlack Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Muttai Milagu Masala take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Muttai Milagu Masala serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Muttai Milagu Masala vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Muttai Milagu Masala 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 Muttai Milagu Masala?: 6 Eggs, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 1 Cinnamon, 4 Cloves, 1 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Muttai Milagu Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Muttai Milagu Masala?: About 542 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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7 notes

A Cookd cookJuly 2023
So easy recipe definitely try this, look so delicious 🤤and teast 10/10.
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A Cookd cookJune 2023
Mouth watering, Thanks 🙏
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Priya DharshiniFebruary 2026
🕺🏽🕺🏽
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A Cookd cookApril 2024
😋
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A Cookd cookFebruary 2024
good one to try with eggs
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A Cookd cookJune 2023
bad
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A Cookd cookJune 2023
bad