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Muttamala, egg threads in cardamom syrup

Muttamala, egg threads in cardamom syrup

Desserts

A Malabar delicacy: poached egg yolks in a cardamom-scented syrup, served with a steamed meringue cake.

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Recipe from Sidheeq, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Muttamala is a traditional Malabar dessert made with only eggs and sugar as its main ingredients. The yolks are mixed into a cardamom-flavored syrup, while the whites are steamed.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting20 min
  • Total1 hr 10 min
  • DifficultyHard
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodSyrup glazing
  • Estimated cost$2.33 $0.58 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.00
  • $0.16
  • $0.13
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whisk the yolks thoroughly and set them aside. ≈ 4 min
  2. Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan, add the sugar and cardamom, and then let it simmer until the syrup reaches a “thread” consistency.
  3. Make a small hole in the bottom of a plastic cup and pour the beaten eggs into it. ≈ 3 min
  4. Carefully drop the yolks into the boiling syrup through the small hole, then wait a few seconds for them to cook.
  5. Turn off the heat, add a little water to the saucepan, then carefully remove the egg whites using a colander. ≈ 3 min
  6. Repeat the process until all the yolks are used up. ≈ 3 min
  7. Prepare the meringue according to your preference, using sugar. Pour it into a dish and steam it. Let it cool, cut into pieces, and serve with the egg whites.

The bill

Muttamala, egg threads in cardamom syrup

  • 5 eggs$2.00
  • 200 grams of sugar$0.16
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom$0.13
  • sugar, for the egg whites$0.04

Total$2.33

that's $0.58 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 200 grams of sugar
  • 360 ml of water
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom
  • sugar, for the egg whites

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