Kerala Style Mutton Curry
One dish that stands out in Kerala’s cuisine is the mouthwatering Kerala-style mutton curry. The key to an authentic and flavorful curry lies in using high-quality ingredients. It is an incredibly versatile dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of traditional accompaniments like appam, puttu, chapathi, parotta, or rice.
Ingredients and Preparation
To prepare the mutton, use bone-in mutton cut into 1 and ½-inch pieces. Bones add a lot of flavor, making the curry very delicious. Try to get the mutton from the legs and shoulder of the goat for the best taste. If using frozen mutton, then thaw it to room temperature before using it in the recipe. For the curry, cook it in coconut oil for an authentic taste. To make a delicious Kerala style mutton curry, you will need the following ingredients:
- Bone-in mutton
- Fresh ginger
- Fresh garlic
- Turmeric powder
- Salt
- Curry leaves
- Shallots
- Green chilies
- Coconut oil
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Kashmiri red chili powder
- Black Pepper
- Coriander Powder
- Coriander Leaves
With its rich blend of spices and tender mutton, this dish is a burst of flavors. You can get the garam masala from the store or prepare homemade garam masala.
How To Make Kerala Style Mutton Curry
Mutton Curry
Ingredients
Cooking the Mutton:
- 1 kg Mutton with bones
- ½ tablespoon freshly ground Black Pepper approximately 1½ teaspoons
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala or 1½ teaspoons Meat Masala
- ½ tablespoon Lime / Lemon Juice or Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Water
For the Gravy:
- 4 tablespoons Oil
- 200 gram Shallots, sliced (30-35 NOs)
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1½ inch long Ginger chopped
- 8 cloves Garlic chopped
- 2 Green Chillies chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala or 1½ teaspoons Meat Masala
- 1 Tomato finely chopped (optional)
- 3 sprigs Curry Leaves
- ¼ cup Coriander Leaves optional
- 1 cup Hot Water
- ½ tablespoon freshly ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Cooking the Mutton
- In a pressure cooker, combine the 1 Kg mutton with bones, 1/2 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon coriander powder, 1 Teaspoon chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala (or 1 1/2 teaspoon meat masala), 1/2 Tablespoon lime/lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
- Add ½ cup of water to the pressure cooker, close the lid, and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Start on high flame for the first whistle, then set it to low flame for subsequent whistles. Turn off the flame and allow the pressure to release for 15-20 minutes. The number of whistles may vary based on the mutton and pressure cooker size.
Making the Flavorful Gravy
- While the mutton is cooking, prepare the gravy. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat.
- Add sliced shallots, sliced onion, chopped ginger, chopped garlic, chopped green chillies, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pan. Sauté for 15 minutes until they turn golden in color. Maintain medium flame throughout.
- Reduce the flame to low and add coriander powder, chilli powder, and garam masala (or meat masala). Stir for 30 seconds to cook the spices until the raw flavor subsides.
- Add finely chopped tomatoes (optional) and curry leaves. If desired, add coriander leaves as well. Mix and combine for 1 minute over low heat.
- Increase the flame to medium and add 1 cup of hot water to the pan. Mix well until it starts to boil.
Combining Mutton and Gravy
- Once the mutton in the pressure cooker is done, add it to the gravy in the pan. Mix to combine.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for an additional 10 minutes over medium heat.
- After 10 minutes, remove the lid and add freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
- Turn off the flame and let the curry sit for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve your delicious mutton curry with your choice of accompaniment, such as appam, puttu, chapathi, parotta, or rice. Enjoy!
Variations of Mutton Curry
There are many variations of Kerala style mutton curry, including spicy mutton curry, mutton curry with coconut milk, and mutton curry with potatoes.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some helpful tips and tricks for making the perfect mutton curry:
- Use bone-in mutton for the best flavor.
- Thaw frozen mutton to room temperature before using it in the recipe.
- Cook the curry in coconut oil for an authentic taste.
- Adjust the spices to your taste.
- Serve hot with rice, appam, or roti.
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