Keeri Muttai / Egg Poriyal
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Ingredients Needed:
- Egg - 3 to 4 nos.
- Shallots – 150g
- Oil as required
- Salt as required
- For Muttai Masala Powder :
- Coriander seeds – 1tbsp
- Urad dal – 1 tbsp
- Cumin seeds (jeera) – ½ tbsp.
- Pepper corns – ½ tsp
- Red chilli (long variety) – 4
- Salt (for masala) – 1tsp
- For seasoning :
- Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
- Urad dal – 1 tsp
- Curry leaves – few
Preparation:
- Boiling eggs:
- Place eggs in a bowl then add enough water to cover the eggs [Note: Always wash the eggs before using it]
- Next bring water to boil. Once it starts boiling lower the flame for next 10 minutes. [Note: you add salt to avoid breaking of eggs.]
- Once eggs are boiled turn off the heat and drain the water & rinse in cold water before peeling. Finally cut each eggs into 2 vertical pieces.
- Masala Powder:
- In a pan add coriander seeds and dry roast it and keep it aside. Then add urad dal, once it turns light brownish add cumin seeds, pepper corns, red chilies and salt.
- Cool the mixture and grind it into powder.
Method:
- In a pan, add oil, once oil gets heated add mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves.
- Add chopped shallots and add salt for shallots alone. Remember already salt has been added to prepared masala powder.
- Add 1 tsp of masala powder and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Now place the boiled eggs carefully and sprinkle 1 tsp of masala powder over the eggs.
- Next take the fried shallots and place on the top the eggs to cover & cook for 5 minutes in low flame.
- Carefully turn eggs upside down and allow it to cook for another 2 minutes in low flame. [Note: Make use if spoon to flip the eggs]
- After 2 minutes flip again carefully. now keeri muttai is ready! It goes well with streamed with rice with rasam.
| Author : Mano Priya Vijay |
| Ingredients Needed |
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Egg - 3 to 4 nos.
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Shallots – 150g
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Oil as required
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Salt as required
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For Muttai Masala Powder
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Coriander seeds – 1tbsp
|
Urad dal – 1 tbsp
|
Cumin seeds (jeera) – ½ tbsp
|
Pepper corns – ½ tsp
|
Red chilli (long variety) – 4
|
Salt (for masala) – 1tsp
|
For seasoning
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Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
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| Urad dal – 1 tsp |
Curry leaves – few
|
Preparation:
Boiling eggs:
Place eggs in a bowl then add enough water to
cover the eggs [Note: Always wash the eggs before using it]
Next bring water to boil. Once it starts boiling lower
the flame for next 10 minutes. [Note: you add salt to avoid breaking of eggs.]
Once eggs are boiled turn off the heat and drain
the water & rinse in cold water before peeling. Finally cut each eggs into
2 vertical pieces.
Masala Powder:
In a pan add coriander seeds and dry roast it and
keep it aside. Then add urad dal, once it turns light brownish add cumin seeds,
pepper corns, red chilies and salt.
Cool the mixture and grind it into powder.
In a pan, add oil, once oil gets heated add
mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves.
Add chopped shallots and add salt for shallots
alone. Remember already salt has been added to prepared masala powder.
Add 1 tsp of masala powder and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Now place the boiled eggs carefully and sprinkle 1
tsp of masala powder over the eggs.
Next take the fried shallots and place on the top
the eggs to cover & cook for 5 minutes in low flame.
Carefully turn eggs upside down and allow it to
cook for another 2 minutes in low flame. [Note: Make use if spoon to flip the
eggs]
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In Tamil there is a saying “Unavae Marunthu, Marunthae Unavu” means “Food is Medicine, Medicine is Food”. In respect to the saying, each and every food we intake in our day to day life has lots of health benefits excluding junk foods and tin packed foods, of course they contain preservatives which is unhealthy.
In Indian cuisines, we use lot of ingredients in our making of recipes, which benefits us in many ways. We use them not only for their flavor and taste but for its nutritional and medicinal value as well. If we look deeper into the traditional way of cooking, all the ingredients used in each recipes are well balanced both nutritionally and medicinally.
Each ingredients have many many health benefits but without knowing their health benefits we are using them daily. Let us know at least their important health benefits before we use and eat.
Here I have listed the health benefits of each ingredients I used in the recipe.
Ingredient 1:
Egg – also known as Muttai in Tamil, Gruddu in Telugu, Motte in Kannada, Mutta in Malayalam, Anda in Hindi. Egg the staple food around the world, using eggs we can make N no. of dishes. Eggs are extremely nutritious, both egg white and yolk are rich in proteins and vitamins. Most of us know that eggs are rich in proteins which keeps our muscles strong, not only proteins it also contain B vitamins, zinc, calcium and iron, these minerals helps in brain health. The important thing to note is that, the only natural food contains vitamin D is eggs. Promote healthy hair and skin, acts as a natural moisturizer for your hair.
Ingredient 2:
Shallots – known as Chinna Vengayam in Tamil, Ulli in Malayalam, Ullipaaya in Telugu, Chikk-Eerulli in Kannada, Chotta Pyaz in Hindi. Shallots are one of the variety of onions and it belongs to the family of garlic and onions. In Indian cuisine shallots place a major role. They not only have high nutritional value, also have high medicinal value. They are used in the healing process in Ayurveda treatment. Shallots makes our body cool ie., it have cooling effect on the body hence they help in lowering inflammation, swelling etc., In simple words we can put it as shallots are Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, helps in lowering cholesterol, maintain blood pressure, to control diabetics.
Ingredient 3:
Gingerly Oil – also known as Nallenai in Tamil, Nuvalu Nuna in Telugu, Nallenna in Malayalam, Ellenai in Kannada, Thil Ka Tel in Hindi. Gingerly oil have significant health benefits. South Indians widely use gingerly oil in their cooking. It is a good source of Vitamin D, E and B complex and antioxidants. Apart from it they are also used in cosmetic purposes, as they promotes healthy skin, reduces pimples and rashes by preventing bacterial infections, very good factor of gingerly oil is, it slows down aging of skin. We, the Tamilians have a tradition of taking oil bath (using gingerly oil) every Saturday by massaging the entire body and head. Massaging removes toxins from you and leaves you detoxified and bathing removes heat from the body. We religiously follow this tradition where new borns also have no exception.
Ingredient 4:
Salt – also known as Uppu in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada & Malayalam, Namak in Hindi. There is a saying in Tamil, “Uppu Illa sapadu kuppaiyile” meaning “Food (sapadu) without salt goes to garbage (kuppai)”. That’s show how salt is an important ingredient. Salt known as sodium chloride used as a seasoning agent in almost all recipes daily. Salt helps in digestion, improves cardiovascular health, improves hydration, helps in healthy respiratory system, vital for electrolyte balance. Salt also have negativites if taken in excess, can increase blood pressure, can lead to heart disease and stroke.
Ingredient 5:
Coriander Seeds – also known as Kothamalli in Tamil & Malayalam, Dhaniyalu in Telugu, Kottambari Beeja in Kannada, Dhania in Hindi. Coriander seeds are widely used in Indian cuisines as an important spices in most of the curries prepared. It is rich in iron hence cures anemia, potassium, helps in weight loss, controls blood sugar, cholesterol, improves digestion, reduces heavy menstrual flow.
Ingredient 6:
Urad dal – also known as Black gram in English, Ulundhu in Tamil, Uddulu in Telugu, Uddu in Kannada, Uzhunnu in Malayalam, Urad in Hindi. Like other dal varieties, urad dal is rich in fiber, helps in strengthening your back bone (South Indian culture is to give dishes made out of black gram for girl children once they attain puberty to strengthen their bones), helps in iron deficiency, reduces risk of heart disease, helps to stabilize blood sugar levels, prevent constipation.
Ingredient 7:
Cumin Seeds – also known as Jeerakam in Tamil and Malayalam, Jeelakara in Telugu, Jeerige in Kannada, Jeera in Hindi. My Ayurveda doctor advise me to drink a glass of Jeera water on an empty stomach early in the morning which is a natural remedy for various health problems. It is a very good source of Iron thus helps to treat anaemia and boosts immunity. Drinking a glass of jeera water during menstrual cycle helps in reducing the stomach pain. During my pregnancy, doctor advised to take jeera water daily which improves digestion.
Ingredient 8:
Pepper Corns – also known as Milagu in Tamil & Malayalaym, Miriyaalu in Telugu, Menasina Kalu in Kannada, Kalimirchi in Hindi. Pepper which is a flavor enhancer are used both as spices as well as for medicinal treatments. It has antibacterial properties, hence used for preserving foods, helps in digestion, for treating cold and cough, helps to keep digestive system healthy, suppresses fat accumulation inturn helps in weight loss, helps to treat dandruff. Tip: 1. Add a teaspoon of pepper powder and a teaspoon of turmeric powder to warm milk and drink before going to bed relieves cold and cough. 2. For treating dandruff, apply curd mixed with a teaspoon of pepper powder to the hair, leave it for 30 minutes and wash the hair in the plain water. Do not use shampoo.
Ingredient 9:
Red Chili/ Red Chili Powder – also known as Sigappu Milagai in Tamil, Erra Mirapa Kayalu in Telugu, Vattal Mulaku in Malayalam, Molaku in Kannada, Lal Mirch in Hindi. Most widely used spices is Red chilies. They are used in recipes, for pickles, for chutneys etc., Fresh Red and Green Chilies are rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, also good source of Vitamin A and E. If used more then you will be turn up with watery eyes and burning tongue and stomach.
Ingredient 10:
Mustard seeds – also known as Kadugu in Tamil and Malayalam, Avalu in Telugu, Rai in Hindi. Mustard seeds are most probably used by all people all over the world in some or other form either via seeds or by oil or as sauce used in their recipes. We south Indian people use it as whole seeds. They are mostly used for seasoning the dishes. It is a high nutritious seeds rich in calcium, protein, manganese, iron, zinc, omega 3 fatty acids and dietary fiber. Mustard oil helps in Hair growth, hair loss, hydrates skin, and acts as a natural scrubber.
Ingredient 11:
Curry Leaves – also known as Kariveppilai in Tamil, Karivepaku in Telugu, Karibevu in Kannada, Kariveppila in Malayalam, Kadi Patta in Hindi. Curry leaves, I should call it as a magical leaves, because it has numerous health benefits. For children this curry leaves would be annoying leaf even for me when I am kid. We the South Indians use curry leaves daily in almost every recipes we prepare, we use it while seasoning the food. When we say its health benefits, the first thing strikes our mind is that it is good for long and strong hair, apart from that there are many more. It stops diarrhea, helps in digestion, lowers cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels, good for eyesight, rich in Vitamin C thus help to clean your blood, leaving skin fresh and healthy, rich in calcium, iron. Tip: 1. Mix curry leaves powder with buttermilk for stomach upset. 2. Having curry leaves with lemon juice clears off morning sickness in pregnant women.
In Indian cuisines, we use lot of ingredients in our making of recipes, which benefits us in many ways. We use them not only for their flavor and taste but for its nutritional and medicinal value as well. If we look deeper into the traditional way of cooking, all the ingredients used in each recipes are well balanced both nutritionally and medicinally.
Each ingredients have many many health benefits but without knowing their health benefits we are using them daily. Let us know at least their important health benefits before we use and eat.
Here I have listed the health benefits of each ingredients I used in the recipe.
Ingredient 1:
Egg – also known as Muttai in Tamil, Gruddu in Telugu, Motte in Kannada, Mutta in Malayalam, Anda in Hindi. Egg the staple food around the world, using eggs we can make N no. of dishes. Eggs are extremely nutritious, both egg white and yolk are rich in proteins and vitamins. Most of us know that eggs are rich in proteins which keeps our muscles strong, not only proteins it also contain B vitamins, zinc, calcium and iron, these minerals helps in brain health. The important thing to note is that, the only natural food contains vitamin D is eggs. Promote healthy hair and skin, acts as a natural moisturizer for your hair.
Ingredient 2:
Shallots – known as Chinna Vengayam in Tamil, Ulli in Malayalam, Ullipaaya in Telugu, Chikk-Eerulli in Kannada, Chotta Pyaz in Hindi. Shallots are one of the variety of onions and it belongs to the family of garlic and onions. In Indian cuisine shallots place a major role. They not only have high nutritional value, also have high medicinal value. They are used in the healing process in Ayurveda treatment. Shallots makes our body cool ie., it have cooling effect on the body hence they help in lowering inflammation, swelling etc., In simple words we can put it as shallots are Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, helps in lowering cholesterol, maintain blood pressure, to control diabetics.
Ingredient 3:
Gingerly Oil – also known as Nallenai in Tamil, Nuvalu Nuna in Telugu, Nallenna in Malayalam, Ellenai in Kannada, Thil Ka Tel in Hindi. Gingerly oil have significant health benefits. South Indians widely use gingerly oil in their cooking. It is a good source of Vitamin D, E and B complex and antioxidants. Apart from it they are also used in cosmetic purposes, as they promotes healthy skin, reduces pimples and rashes by preventing bacterial infections, very good factor of gingerly oil is, it slows down aging of skin. We, the Tamilians have a tradition of taking oil bath (using gingerly oil) every Saturday by massaging the entire body and head. Massaging removes toxins from you and leaves you detoxified and bathing removes heat from the body. We religiously follow this tradition where new borns also have no exception.
Ingredient 4:
Salt – also known as Uppu in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada & Malayalam, Namak in Hindi. There is a saying in Tamil, “Uppu Illa sapadu kuppaiyile” meaning “Food (sapadu) without salt goes to garbage (kuppai)”. That’s show how salt is an important ingredient. Salt known as sodium chloride used as a seasoning agent in almost all recipes daily. Salt helps in digestion, improves cardiovascular health, improves hydration, helps in healthy respiratory system, vital for electrolyte balance. Salt also have negativites if taken in excess, can increase blood pressure, can lead to heart disease and stroke.
Ingredient 5:
Coriander Seeds – also known as Kothamalli in Tamil & Malayalam, Dhaniyalu in Telugu, Kottambari Beeja in Kannada, Dhania in Hindi. Coriander seeds are widely used in Indian cuisines as an important spices in most of the curries prepared. It is rich in iron hence cures anemia, potassium, helps in weight loss, controls blood sugar, cholesterol, improves digestion, reduces heavy menstrual flow.
Ingredient 6:
Urad dal – also known as Black gram in English, Ulundhu in Tamil, Uddulu in Telugu, Uddu in Kannada, Uzhunnu in Malayalam, Urad in Hindi. Like other dal varieties, urad dal is rich in fiber, helps in strengthening your back bone (South Indian culture is to give dishes made out of black gram for girl children once they attain puberty to strengthen their bones), helps in iron deficiency, reduces risk of heart disease, helps to stabilize blood sugar levels, prevent constipation.
Ingredient 7:
Cumin Seeds – also known as Jeerakam in Tamil and Malayalam, Jeelakara in Telugu, Jeerige in Kannada, Jeera in Hindi. My Ayurveda doctor advise me to drink a glass of Jeera water on an empty stomach early in the morning which is a natural remedy for various health problems. It is a very good source of Iron thus helps to treat anaemia and boosts immunity. Drinking a glass of jeera water during menstrual cycle helps in reducing the stomach pain. During my pregnancy, doctor advised to take jeera water daily which improves digestion.
Ingredient 8:
Pepper Corns – also known as Milagu in Tamil & Malayalaym, Miriyaalu in Telugu, Menasina Kalu in Kannada, Kalimirchi in Hindi. Pepper which is a flavor enhancer are used both as spices as well as for medicinal treatments. It has antibacterial properties, hence used for preserving foods, helps in digestion, for treating cold and cough, helps to keep digestive system healthy, suppresses fat accumulation inturn helps in weight loss, helps to treat dandruff. Tip: 1. Add a teaspoon of pepper powder and a teaspoon of turmeric powder to warm milk and drink before going to bed relieves cold and cough. 2. For treating dandruff, apply curd mixed with a teaspoon of pepper powder to the hair, leave it for 30 minutes and wash the hair in the plain water. Do not use shampoo.
Ingredient 9:
Red Chili/ Red Chili Powder – also known as Sigappu Milagai in Tamil, Erra Mirapa Kayalu in Telugu, Vattal Mulaku in Malayalam, Molaku in Kannada, Lal Mirch in Hindi. Most widely used spices is Red chilies. They are used in recipes, for pickles, for chutneys etc., Fresh Red and Green Chilies are rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, also good source of Vitamin A and E. If used more then you will be turn up with watery eyes and burning tongue and stomach.
Ingredient 10:
Mustard seeds – also known as Kadugu in Tamil and Malayalam, Avalu in Telugu, Rai in Hindi. Mustard seeds are most probably used by all people all over the world in some or other form either via seeds or by oil or as sauce used in their recipes. We south Indian people use it as whole seeds. They are mostly used for seasoning the dishes. It is a high nutritious seeds rich in calcium, protein, manganese, iron, zinc, omega 3 fatty acids and dietary fiber. Mustard oil helps in Hair growth, hair loss, hydrates skin, and acts as a natural scrubber.
Ingredient 11:
Curry Leaves – also known as Kariveppilai in Tamil, Karivepaku in Telugu, Karibevu in Kannada, Kariveppila in Malayalam, Kadi Patta in Hindi. Curry leaves, I should call it as a magical leaves, because it has numerous health benefits. For children this curry leaves would be annoying leaf even for me when I am kid. We the South Indians use curry leaves daily in almost every recipes we prepare, we use it while seasoning the food. When we say its health benefits, the first thing strikes our mind is that it is good for long and strong hair, apart from that there are many more. It stops diarrhea, helps in digestion, lowers cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels, good for eyesight, rich in Vitamin C thus help to clean your blood, leaving skin fresh and healthy, rich in calcium, iron. Tip: 1. Mix curry leaves powder with buttermilk for stomach upset. 2. Having curry leaves with lemon juice clears off morning sickness in pregnant women.
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