Kerala Pepper Egg Fry (Mutta Varuthathu)

Method

1. 1Mix pepper, chilli powder, turmeric, rice flour, ginger-garlic and salt with a splash of water into a thick paste.
2. 2Coat halved eggs gently in this paste (use the back of a spoon — yolks are fragile).
3. 3Heat coconut oil in a wide pan, drop curry leaves and green chillies.
4. 4Place eggs cut-side down, pan-fry 90 seconds till the coating crisps; flip and cook until crunchy the rounded side 60 seconds.
5. 5Spoon any leftover masala over the eggs as they finish.
6. 6Serve with lemon wedges — the coating should be charred and peppery, the egg still tender inside.