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Jaffna Mutton Roll

Be prepared to experience the Sri Lankan way of having a mutton roll with curry leaf flavour and yes, the roll is deep fried. Once eaten never forgotten.

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Main ingredientsMutton mince, Oil, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Green chillies, Cumin powder, Turmeric powder, Red chillin powder, Curry powder, Potatoes, Refined flour, Curry leaves, Dried breadcrumbs, Tomato ketchup
CuisineSri Lankan
CourseSnacks and starters
Prep time35-40 minutes
Cook time30-35 minutes
Serve4
TasteSavoury
Level of cookingEasy
OthersNon vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 400 grams mutton mince
  • 2 tablespoons oil + for deep frying
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 1½ tablespoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped  
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1½ tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 1 cup refined flour (maida)
  • 10-15 curry leaves
  • Thick refined flour slurry as required
  • Thin refined flour slurry as required
  • Dried breadcrumbs for coating
  • Tomato ketchup to serve

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add ginger and garlic, mix and saute for 1-2 minutes. 
  2. Add onion, mix and sauté well. Add salt, mix and saute till onion turns golden brown. 
  3. Add green chillies, mix and saute for 1 minute.
  4. Add mutton mince, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes. 
  5. Add cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and curry powder, mix and sauté for 3-4 minutes. 
  6. Add potatoes and 1½ cups water and mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes. 
  7. Meanwhile, take refined flour in a large bowl, add salt and 2 cups water and whisk till a smooth and thin batter is formed.  
  8. To make each roll sheet, heat a non-stick tawa. Pour a ladleful of the batter and spread it in a circular motion to make a disc. Cook for 1 minute and take it off the heat.
  9. Add curry leaves to the mutton mixture and mix well. Take the pan off the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  10. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
  11. To make each roll, place a roll sheet on the worktop, place a portion of the mutton mixture on one side, fold the sides, apply some thick refined flour slurry on the edges and tightly roll it into a log. 
  12. Dip each roll in the thin refined flour slurry and coat with breadcrumbs.
  13. Gently slide in the rolls, two at a time, into hot oil and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. 
  14. Arrange the rolls on a serving platter and serve hot with tomato ketchup.
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