Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 tbsp

Lemon juice

0.5 tsp

Turmeric powder

1 tbsp

Tamarind Paste

2 tsp

Coriander Seeds

2 sprig

Curry leaves

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 tsp

Cumin seeds

6 unit

Dry Red Chillies

6 cloves

Garlic

0.5 cup

Curd

2 unit

Cloves

2 tbsp

Ghee

1 tsp

Methi Seeds

500 g

Mutton

on the bone

2 tsp

Jaggery

1 tsp

Black Peppercorns

whole

Step 1
~6 min

Marinate the mutton with yogurt, turmeric powder, salt, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2
~6 min

Dry roast red chilies, peppercorns, cloves, methi seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds until fragrant.

Step 3
~6 min

Grind the roasted spices with garlic and tamarind paste into a smooth paste.

Step 4
~6 min

Pressure cook the marinated mutton with water until 80% done.

Step 5
~6 min

Heat ghee in a kadai and add curry leaves.

Step 6
~6 min

Add the ground spice paste and cook until the ghee separates.

Step 7
~6 min

Add the pre-cooked mutton and stock, jaggery, and salt.

Step 8
~6 min

Cook until the mixture thickens.

Step 9
~6 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the number of red chilies to control the spice level.

Roasting the spices properly enhances the flavor.

Marinating the mutton overnight yields better results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Marinate the mutton a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice or roti.

Serve with raita to balance the spice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Ghee Roast Dosa
Cucumber Neer Dosa
Raita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Cultural Significance

Popular dish in Mangalorean cuisine, often served during special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Festivals
Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Weekend cooking
Special occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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