Spicy Mutton Masala - South Indian Style
Recipe Summary
- Learn to make a delicious and spicy South Indian style Mutton Masala. This recipe involves pressure cooking mutton until tender, then preparing a rich, aromatic masala paste with roasted spices, onions, and tomatoes, which is then combined with the cooked mutton to create a flavorful curry.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Mutton 500 gms
- Water as needed
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
- Ghee 2 tbsp
- Onion 3 medium, sliced
- Green Chili 2 no, chopped
- Tomato 3 medium, chopped
- Coriander leaves for garnish
All Ingredients - For Masala Paste
- Oil a little
- Pepper corns 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp
- Fennel seeds 1 tsp
- Cinnamon 2 pieces
- Cloves 10 no
- Red Chili 6 no
- Garlic 1 no (approx. 5-6 cloves)
- Ginger 1 piece
Tools You'll Need
- Pressure cooker
- Pan
- Saucepan
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Pressure Cook Mutton
Add water to a pressure cooker. Add salt and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Then add 500 grams of mutton pieces. Pressure cook the mutton for about until the pieces are nice and tender.
Step 2: Roast Spices for Masala Paste
Take a small pan and add a little oil. Add 1 teaspoon of whole pepper corns, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds, 2 pieces of cinnamon, and 10 cloves. Roast these spices for about a minute. Then, add 6 red chilies, 5-6 garlic cloves, and a piece of ginger (cut up). Continue to roast for another minute until fragrant, then turn off the stove.
Step 3: Grind Masala Paste
Allow the roasted spice mixture to cool down. Transfer the cooled spices to a grinder. Add a little water and grind it into a nice, fine masala paste.
Step 4: Sauté Onions and Green Chilies
Take a wide saucepan and add 2 tablespoons of ghee. Add 3 medium-sized sliced onions and 2 finely chopped green chilies. Sauté the onions until they are nice and brown.
Step 5: Add Masala and Tomatoes
Once the onions are browned, add the grounded masala paste to the pan and mix well. Then, add 3 medium-sized finely chopped tomatoes and sauté the mixture, allowing the tomatoes to cook down.
Step 6: Combine Mutton and Masala
Transfer the cooked mutton pieces along with their stock into the saucepan with the masala mixture. Season it with some salt to taste and mix everything thoroughly.
Step 7: Simmer and Garnish
Cook the mutton and masala mixture for about , allowing the masala to blend into the mutton and the gravy to thicken slightly. Garnish with some finely chopped coriander leaves. Turn off the stove.
Step 8: Serve
Serve the delicious South Indian style Spicy Mutton Masala hot with some nice hot steaming rice.
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