Kada Mutta (quail eggs) may be tiny in size, but they are rich in flavour and packed with nutrition. This simple Kerala-style salad combines soft boiled quail eggs with fresh vegetables, lemon juice, and virgin coconut oil to create a light yet satisfying meal.
Prepared fresh and eaten immediately, this salad is wholesome, refreshing, and perfect when you want something healthy without cooking for long.
Simple ingredients, fresh vegetables, and gentle seasoning make this salad both tasty and nourishing — just the way grandma would prepare it.
🌿 Why This Kada Mutta Salad Is Special 🍳
✨ Rich in vitamins and minerals
🥚 Protein-packed quail eggs
🥒 Fresh vegetables add crunch and balance
🥥 Virgin coconut oil enhances flavour and nutrition
🍋 Lemon juice keeps the salad light and refreshing
🍽️ Filling enough to enjoy as a complete meal
🍛 Ingredients
- Kada Mutta (Quail eggs) – 6 nos
- Cucumber – 1
- Radish – 1
- Big onion – 1 (optional)
- Curry leaves – 5 leaves
- Green chilli – 2
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
- Virgin coconut oil – 2 tablespoons (can use olive oil)
- Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – according to taste
👩🍳 Preparation Method
1️⃣ Boil the Eggs
Boil the quail eggs until cooked.
Peel the shells and keep the eggs aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables
Wash, clean, and finely chop the cucumber, radish, onion (if using), curry leaves, and green chillies.
3️⃣ Make the Salad Base
In a mixing bowl, add all the chopped vegetables.
Add lemon juice, pepper powder, virgin coconut oil, and salt.
Mix gently and evenly.
4️⃣ Add the Eggs
Cut some of the boiled quail eggs into pieces and add them to the salad.
Mix lightly so the eggs blend with the vegetables.
Chop the remaining eggs and place them on top as a garnish.
5️⃣ Serve Fresh
Serve the salad immediately after preparation.
🍽️ Serving Notes
- Best eaten fresh
- Suitable as a light meal or nourishing lunch
- Quantities can be increased based on the number of people
📝 Important Notes
✔ Do not store this salad for long
✔ Raw vegetables can attract bacteria if kept for extended time
✔ Always consume immediately after preparation
✔ Use fresh ingredients for best taste and safety
👵 Grandma’s Kitchen Note
In traditional kitchens, salads were always prepared fresh and served right away. Nothing was stored, nothing was wasted. This quail egg salad follows that wisdom — simple, clean, and nourishing.
A reminder that healthy food doesn’t need complexity — just care, freshness, and balance 🌿
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