Am surprised at times, when I see how much some people love eggs. I like eggs, but am not a big fan of it. At my home only my amma is crazy about eggs, my appa being a total veggie doesn't have eggs and me n my bro have eggs, but we are not in love with it. After my bro's and my wedding, amma has company..marumon ( son in law) and marumol (daughter in law) are big motta (egg) fans :). We call one of my uncle's family, motta family, because all of them are really crazy about eggs (luckily the new member of their family, son in law is also a big egg fan) and whenever they eat outside, they make sure that at least one item is an egg dish!! Btw, how do you say egg in malayalam, motta or mutta? I like motta because I find it cute :) just like mottayi (instead of muttayi/ mittayi) for toffee ;)
Ok, coming to this recipe…this is for all egg lovers. I got the recipe from my friend Sumi, this is her mom's recipe. Though am not an egg fan, I liked this sandwich after the first bite itself and got the recipe from her immediately. Sumi also packed some sandwiches for me to take home and I was very sure that Jose would love it and yes he absolutely loved it :) . Whenever I've made it for some guests, they all asked for the recipe and I always give credit to Sumi and her mom :) Hope you will also like it…
Here is the recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 Boiled eggs
- 1 small – medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small Tomato (finely chopped)
- 1-2 tsp Tomato ketchup (optional)
- 1/2 – 1 tsp Crushed pepper
- Salt
- 4-5 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 4-6 slices Bread
- Oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and saute chopped onion. When it becomes soft, add chopped tomatoes, crushed pepper and salt. Stir for a few minutes and add tomato ketchup. Cook till tomatoes become soft. Remove from gas and let it cool. Mash the boiled eggs. Add the mashed eggs and mayonnaise to onion, tomato mix. Combine everything well. Spread on one slice of bread and cover it with another slice.
Healthier version
- Use only egg whites, brown bread and low fat mayo and follow the above recipe.
hi maria!! The first dish I made referring your blog was mousse pudding with stewed pineapple and praline. I fell so much in love with the pudding that I make it every time there is a party at home. My cousins frequently ask me to make it for them too..!! I just love the way I feel whenever I make the pudding :-) After that whenever I plan to make something, I refer Marias Menu. I have tried many of your dishes that even I dont remember :-)!! Pepper Chicken, Ginger Chicken, Chilli Chicken, Mixed Fried Rice 2.0, Green Peas Masala, Parippu chaaru, Prawns Roast, Raw Banana Potato Mezhukkupuratti are some of them. You should definitely get the credit for my confidence I have gained in cooking.I recently got married and my hubby really love your recipes! Thank you so much Maria!! and BTW, I am gonna try this egg sandwich today!!
hi maria!! The first dish I made referring your blog was mousse pudding with stewed pineapple and praline. I fell so much in love with the pudding that I make it every time there is a party at home. My cousins frequently ask me to make it for them too..!! I just love the way I feel whenever I make the pudding :-) After that whenever I plan to make something, I refer Marias Menu. I have tried many of your dishes that even I dont remember :-)!! Pepper Chicken, Ginger Chicken, Chilli Chicken, Mixed Fried Rice 2.0, Green Peas Masala, Parippu chaaru, Prawns Roast, Raw Banana Potato Mezhukkupuratti are some of them. You should definitely get the credit for my confidence I have gained in cooking.I recently got married and my hubby really love your recipes! Thank you so much Maria!! and BTW, I am gonna try this egg sandwich today!!
Thank you so much Jaz dear for your comment :) I’m so happy that you like the recipes posted here and that you’ve tried many of them.
btw, wish you both a happy n blessed married life!
Happy cooking :)
Cheers
Maria
Thank you so much Jaz dear for your comment :) I’m so happy that you like the recipes posted here and that you’ve tried many of them.
btw, wish you both a happy n blessed married life!
Happy cooking :)
Cheers
Maria
hi maria!! The first dish I made referring your blog was mousse pudding with stewed pineapple and praline. I fell so much in love with the pudding that I make it every time there is a party at home. My cousins frequently ask me to make it for them too..!! I just love the way I feel whenever I make the pudding :-) After that whenever I plan to make something, I refer Marias Menu. I have tried many of your dishes that even I dont remember :-)!! Pepper Chicken, Ginger Chicken, Chilli Chicken, Mixed Fried Rice 2.0, Green Peas Masala, Parippu chaaru, Prawns Roast, Raw Banana Potato Mezhukkupuratti are some of them. You should definitely get the credit for my confidence I have gained in cooking.I recently got married and my hubby really love your recipes! Thank you so much Maria!! and BTW, I am gonna try this egg sandwich today!!
thank you for the wonderful recipes, i tried pepper chicken it was awsm!!!!!!! THANK YOU…
You are welcome!
maria i made it but this the first time i used the mayonnaise but i dont like the flavor [smell] as smells oil i brought fruitomans.Is there any substitute for this mayonnaise.
Hi Ammu,
Sorry dear, I’m not very familiar with the mayonnaise brands available in Kerala :( However my mother in law was recently saying about some kind of veg mayonnaise without eggs. I think its available in all supermarkets.
Hope you could find something you like :)
Cheers
Maria
hi maria.. i just wanted to comment on your lovely site.. i’ve tried a few of the recipes, and i’ve enjoyed them all.. i especially like the photos that you put up.. i love the way the dishes are presented.. i can see the artistic streak in you shining through.. do keep the recipies coming!
Dhivia ,
Thanks a lot dear for taking time to write to me :) and thanks again for all the compliments :)
Please keep trying out the recipes and hope to see you here frequently…
Cheers
Maria
this is very use full for our hospitality profesner
Hi Leena
Thanks a lot for trying this. very happy to know that you liked it. Please try other recipes as well when you’ve time.
Hi Minu
Really happy to know that your husband liked it. Btw, am also not a big motta fan :)
I am not a BIG fan of MOTTA but I made it for my husband yesterday.. he liked it.. thanks Maria..
tried the egg sandwich yesterday. my family loved it
Hi Maria,
Thanks for the wonderful recipe…prepared it in the morning and my husband just loved it….thank you once again :)
Hi Aparnna
Very happy to know that your husband liked it. Thanks a lot for writing to me :)
Varsha dear, thank you. Hope the biggest motta fan likes this :) btw, your prawns roast looks gorgeous :)
Thanks HC :)
Ammu – yes, motta is a big relief for people on lent and also you can make variety of dishes with egg.. and looks like u’ve got competn for bigest motta fan from somebody else ;)
Divya – hope your hubby likes this :)
Priya – thanks a lot n yes its too simple n easy :)
Thanks Rachel, tgh am not a big egg fan I too like this sandwich :)
Motta Family..good one!
I am not a big fan of it too though the sandwich looks very appetizing
Picture looks soooooo beautiful Maria!! Wow, I was looking at it for a while! hee hee!!
Btw, recipe for the egg sandwich is quite simple too dear! Nice recipe and wonderful pic!
Haha…loved reading through the egg trivia..I like to call egg motta but toffee is mittayi..;-).I am a veg and do not eat eggs[unless they are hidden in cakes-brownies..;-)]shall make this for hubby..he likes motta too,but not a big fan!!
Hi Maria,
Really love going through your recipes. What I also like and appreciate while reading through is of your very sweet personality and willingness to give credits freely. Haven’t yet tried out anything, but will soon be doing that.
Keep up the good work!
Asha
PS: I say ‘motta’ :D
Hi Asha
Thank you for dropping in and thanks a lot for your kind words :) Please do try some of the recipes, would love to hear your feedback.
Btw, I saw your fotos in flickr, you’re such a talented person!! I loved those flower girls’ dress, it looks sooooooo pretty!!
motta is definitely something yummy to majority of people..and during lent time i guess its best for the not so strict ppl ..nice post at this time ..and well..am the biggest motta fan i guess..can have it boiled, sandwiched, scrambled,curried..anything!!! this is one of my fav’s..
I lçove egg sandwithces and this really looks posh. I would call it Mutta, well i have been now sitting and pronouncing mutta here :-)
Meet the biggest “Motta” fan,thats me..!!!:D..I can kill anyone for an omlette..:D..me n bro fighting for omlette was the main stunt scene during our dinners at home..:D
This is seriously a unique sandwich da..try cheyyanamm..I loved the decor..:)
pinne see my version of chemmen roast..posteettundu keetto..:)