Quail Egg Fry / Kada Mutta Fry

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Gayatri (@rene121)

Quail egg fry, also known as Kada mutta fry, is a street food special, especially popular in the Kozhikode beach areas. It's a spicy flavored dry dish where quail eggs are covered with flavored masala, making it a lip-smacking dish. It can be made within a few minutes.

Prep Time
5min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
15min
Quail Egg Fry / Kada Mutta Fry recipe

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 5 quail eggs)
  • 10piece
    Quail egg
  • 1tsp
    Chilli powder
  • 1/4tsp
    Pepper powder
  • 1/4tsp
    Turmeric powder
  • 1/4tsp
    Coriander powder
  • 1/4tsp
    Garam masala
  • 1/2tsp
    Fennel seed powder
  • 1sprig
    Curry leaves
  • 1tbsp
    Oil
  • Salt to taste

How to make Quail Egg Fry / Kada Mutta Fry

  1. Boil the quail eggs until they are cooked well.

  2. Peel the eggs and set them aside.

  3. In a bowl, mix chilli powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, fennel seed powder, and salt with 1 tsp of water to make the masala mix. Set aside.

  4. Heat a pan and add oil followed by curry leaves.

  5. Add the masala mix to the pan and sauté on low flame for 30 seconds.

  6. Add the boiled eggs and mix for another 30-40 seconds in low flame.

  7. Turn off the flame and serve.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Serve with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful experience.

  2. The powdered masalas mix with 1 tsp water and then add it to the oil, by doing this it won't burn.

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Gayatri

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