Name: Mutta Kakkam | Malabar Fried Eggs with Video
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 Cup Dried Red chilly; 1 tbsp Coconut oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 Cloves Garlic; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 8 Nos. Eggs (Hard boiled and peeled); Salt as required; Few Curry leaves; 1 tsp Lemon juice; 1/4 Cup Water

Mutta Kakkam | Malabar Fried Eggs with Video

Mutta Kakkam, a crispy and flavorful Malabar delicacy, is a unique way of serving fried eggs that goes far beyond your regular egg fry. Popular across Kerala’s northern coastal regions, especially in Muslim households, this dish offers a perfect blend of texture and spice. With a crispy outer coating and a soft-boiled egg center, Mutta Kakkam is an ideal iftar snack, tea-time treat, or side dish with rice and curry.

A Twist on Traditional Fried Eggs

What makes Mutta Kakkam different from your average fried egg? It’s all about the technique and the spice coating. The eggs are usually boiled, halved, and then coated with a spiced batter before being shallow or deep-fried to golden perfection. The end result is a snack that’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with bold Malabar flavors.

This dish reflects the inventive spirit of Malabar cuisine, where even simple ingredients like eggs are transformed into crowd-pleasing favorites.

When to Serve Mutta Kakkam

This dish fits beautifully into various meal occasions:

Iftar spreads during Ramadan
Evening tea-time snacks with chai
As a side dish alongside biryani or ghee rice
Served at family gatherings or festive meals

Mutta Kakkam’s versatility makes it a must-have in any Kerala-style menu.

Flavorful, Crispy & Video-Guided

What makes this dish especially appealing is that it’s simple to prepare yet feels special. The spiced coating adds a rich layer of taste without overpowering the egg itself. The included video guide makes it easy for home cooks of all levels to recreate this classic snack without missing a step.

Whether you’re new to Malabar cuisine or looking to add something new to your egg recipes, this dish is worth exploring.

Why You’ll Love Malabar Fried Eggs with Video

Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor
Perfect balance of spice, crispiness, and softness
Quick to make and highly satisfying
Loved by both kids and adults

If you’re craving something crispy, spicy, and uniquely Kerala, Mutta Kakkam is your answer. Watch the video and give it a try today!

Mutta Kakkam | Malabar Fried Eggs with Video

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian, south indian

Servings People

Ingredients

1 Cup Dried Red chilly
1 tbsp Coconut oil
1 tbsp Ghee
2 Cloves Garlic
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
8 Nos. Eggs Hard boiled and peeled
Salt as required
Few Curry leaves
1 tsp Lemon juice
1/4 Cup Water

Instructions

Soak dry red chilies in hot water for around 10 minutes. You could use half dry red chilies and half Kashmiri dry red chilies for a less spicy version of Mutta Kakkam.
Grind the dry red chilies to a very smooth paste using a mixer/blender.
Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 1 tsp of ghee in an iron wok or a clay pot. Stir in 2 small garlic cloves (pounded) and cook until raw smell disappears.
Add the previously ground chilli paste, 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder, 4 pinches of salt, and 1/4 cup of water. Cook on low to medium flame for around five minutes or until the oil starts to separate. Add 1 teaspoon of lime juice and mix.
Add the eggs and mix well for a minute to coat the eggs.
Serve Mutta Kakkam hot.