“Kalakki” in Tamil means “to mix”. Kalakki is a famous street side food from Coimbatore. But nowadays Kalakki has become a very sought after dish in many restaurants all over Tamilnadu. Its a soft scrambled egg with a little masala added. The first time I had Kalakki years back was at a small restaurant with my cousin Shruti, my partner in crime. “Akka, you have to have this. You will love it.” Shruti told the moment we were at the restaurant. She did not order one as she is not a great soft scrambled egg fan. I really loved it. Here is the recipe for muttai kalakki.
We will need about 2 tablespoon of kurma / gravy for making kalakki. You can use chicken gravy, mutton gravy or even mushroom masala. Anything that you feel fancy for.
Break an egg and add in the gravy and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Set aside.
Heat a skillet till hot. The pan has to super hot for making kalakki. Add in a teaspoon of oil and pour the egg mixture onto the pan. Move quickly and gather the egg mixture to the middle as if you are trying to make a small pocket. Let it sit there for 5-10 seconds. The outer part of the egg will be cooked while the inside is still soft and velvety.
Remove from heat and garnish with coriander leaves and pepper powder. Serve hot.
- 1 Egg
- 2 Tablespoon Kurma Gravy of your choice
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper powder
- 2 sprigs coriander leaves
- Break an egg and add in the gravy and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet till hot. The pan has to super hot for making kalakki. Add in a teaspoon of oil and pour the egg mixture onto the pan. Move quickly and gather the egg mixture to the middle as if you are trying to make a small pocket. Let it sit there for 5-10 seconds. The outer part of the egg will be cooked while the inside is still soft and velvety.
- Remove from heat and garnish with coriander leaves and pepper powder. Serve hot.
Please post more different kinds of sambar from different parts of Tamilnadu…
Loved your paniyaram recipes
Just tried it with mutton kurma. Omg! Very soft, velevetty, yummy yummy in the tummy!!!
Thank you. Glad you like the recipe.
Although it tasted good, I wasn’t able to make a perfect pocket. It kept tearing apart. It would be very helpful if you can post a video
Will do one soon Krithyka.
I made it with leftover fish curry.Very simple and tasty.
Thank you. Glad you like the recipe.