How long does Muttai Thakkali take?

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

How many people does Muttai Thakkali serve?

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

Is Muttai Thakkali vegetarian?

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

Is Muttai Thakkali 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 Muttai Thakkali?

4 Eggs, 250 grams Tomato, 4 grams Mustard Seeds, 2 grams Cumin, 2 grams Fennel Seeds, 200 grams Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Muttai Thakkali?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Muttai Thakkali?

About 345 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Muttai Thakkali

Name: Muttai Thakkali
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 30 ml Coconut Oil; 4 grams Mustard Seeds; 2 grams Cumin; 2 grams Fennel Seeds; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 200 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 250 grams Tomato, Finely Chopped; 3 grams Red Chilli Powder; 3 grams Cumin; 7 grams Coriander Powder; 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 60 ml Water; 3 grams Salt; 3 grams Black Pepper Powder; 3 grams Sugar; 4 Eggs; 5 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 cup Idli Dosa Batter

25 min
mild
Serves 3
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Prep 10 min · Cook 15 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 Muttai thakkali thokku · Veg + Egg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Muttai thakkali, or muttai thakkali thokku: eggs scrambled into a tempered onion and tomato masala. Mild, serves 3, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

18 items

3 people

Coconut Oil30 ml
Mustard Seeds4 grams
Cumin5 grams
Fennel Seeds2 grams
Bay Leaves1
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Onion, Finely Chopped200 grams
Tomato, Finely Chopped250 grams
Red Chilli Powder3 grams
Coriander Powder7 grams
Turmeric Powder0.5 grams
Water60 ml
Salt3 grams
Black Pepper Powder3 grams
Sugar3 grams
Eggs4
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped5 grams
Idli Dosa BatterSee how to make it1 cup

Contains: egg.

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	345kcal	1035kcal
Protein	14g	42g
Carbohydrate	32g	95g
Fat	19g	56g
Fibre	5.6g	17g
Sugar	6.6g	20g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

1
Heat a kadai, add oil Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies, curry leaves and let it crackle Add chopped onions and saute till it turns translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few seconds Add the chopped tomatoes, mix and cook till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy
Coconut OilMustard SeedsCuminFennel SeedsBay LeavesGreen ChilliOnionTomato
2
Add the masala powders and mix for a minute. Add water and mix till it combines. Bring it to a boil
Red Chilli PowderCuminCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderWaterSaltBlack Pepper PowderSugar
3
Add the eggs, salt and black pepper powder. Gently start scrambling it till it combines with the rest of the mixture. Add chopped coriander leaves, give it one final mix and take it off the flame.
EggsCoriander LeavesIdli Dosa Batter

Before you start

How long does Muttai Thakkali take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Muttai Thakkali serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Muttai Thakkali vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Muttai Thakkali 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 Muttai Thakkali?: 4 Eggs, 250 grams Tomato, 4 grams Mustard Seeds, 2 grams Cumin, 2 grams Fennel Seeds, 200 grams Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Muttai Thakkali?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Muttai Thakkali?: About 345 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

7 notes

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Tony VJMarch 2025
🥳,but malli missing(kothamalli)
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Vignesh KarthikeyanNovember 2023
had Amma cook this for me today, tasted good. thanks for the recipe. Me getting into Kitchen is not far.
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Rama KumarNovember 2023
I tried well but added little extra water so texture changed but tase amazing 🤩 thank you
SahithyaJune 2025
can’t believe that I made this😳 it’s so good!!
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Este CDecember 2024
tasted so good 😋
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Palani MApril 2024
Please Make it in Tea spoon measurement
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A Cookd cookDecember 2024
thanks for the amazing