Vendakka Mutta Thoran
Finely chopped egg stir-fried with grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves — this thoran is the workhorse of the Kerala meal. Quick to make, always welcome on the banana leaf alongside rice and sambar.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 8-10 nos Lady's Finger / Okra
- 2-3 nos Eggs
- 1/4 cup Coconut — grated
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 3 tsp Ginger — chopped
- 1/4 cup Tomatoes
- 3 tsp Green Chilli — chopped
- 1/4 cup Onions — chopped
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Red chilli powder
- Salt, to taste
- 3-4 tsp Coconut oil
Preparation
Step 1
Clean, wash, remove water from Lady’s fingers by using a dry cloth and cut the Lady’ fingers into small round pieces and keep the pieces aside for some time.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a Cheenachatti/Frying Pan and add the cumin seeds into this hot oil. Also add the chopped ginger, green chilli, tomato and onion and stir the Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 3
When colour of the mix turns into golden/brown, add the Lady’s finger pieces and stir the mix further.
Step 4
Next, add Red Chilli powder, Turmeric powder and required quantity of salt and cook the Lady’s finger pieces and other ingredients in medium flame (it is advised to cover the Cheenachatti/Frying Pan with a plate), without adding water.
Step 5
When the Lady’s finger pieces are cooked well, add the contents of the Eggs (Yolk and White) into this mix and stir it well for about two minutes.
Step 6
Add grated coconut also and stir it further.
Step 7
The delicious stir fry is ready. If necessary, this thoran can be garnished with grated Coconut and serve it for Lunch/Dinner.
Tip
Hard-boil the eggs first, then make shallow cuts on the surface before adding them to the gravy — this lets the masala flavour penetrate inside.
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