Ready in

60 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

40 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

Adjust Servings
Measurements
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All Ingredients

For Boiling Arvi

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For Mutton Curry

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. Boil Arvi

    Add arvi (taro root) to a pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover the arvi and 1 teaspoon of salt. Close the lid and cook for 3 whistles.

  2. Prepare Arvi

    Once the pressure is released, open the cooker, drain the water, and let the arvi cool slightly. Peel the skin off the cooked arvi and cut them in half.

  3. Cook Mutton with Spices

    In a clean pressure cooker, add the mutton, sliced onions, red chili powder, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, green chili paste, and oil. Mix all ingredients well. Add enough water to cover the mutton. Close the lid and cook for (or until mutton is tender, typically 3-4 whistles).

  4. Add Tomatoes and Coriander

    Once the mutton is cooked and the pressure is released, open the cooker. Stir the mutton mixture. Add the chopped tomatoes and fresh coriander leaves. Stir well to combine.

  5. Combine Arvi and Mutton

    Add the peeled and cut arvi to the mutton curry. Gently stir to mix. Close the pressure cooker lid again and cook for 1 more whistle to allow the flavors to meld.

  6. Serve

    Once the final whistle is done and pressure is released, open the cooker. Serve the hot Mutton Arvi Curry with rice.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Potatoes can be used insteadIngredient swap

    Potatoes can be used instead of or in addition to arvi.

  • Other meats like chicken or

    Other meats like chicken or beef can be substituted for mutton, adjusting cooking times accordingly.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipEnsure Arvi Is Not Overcooked

    Ensure arvi is not overcooked in the first step to prevent it from becoming mushy.

  • Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Green

    Adjust the amount of green and red chilies according to your preferred spice level.

  • PreparationFor Best Results

    Allow the mutton to rest for a few minutes after cooking before serving.

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