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| Main ingredients | Mutton on the bone, Black peppercorns, Cumin seeds, Split Bengal grams (chana dal), Coriander seeds, Star anise, Cinnamon, Green cardamoms, Potatoes, Curry leaves, Green chilllies, Thin coconut milk, Thick coconut milk |
| Cuisine | Kerala |
| Course | Main course mutton |
| Prep time | 40-45 minutes |
| Cook time | 20-25 minutes |
| Serve | 4 |
| Taste | Mild |
| Level of cooking | Easy |
| Others | Non vegetarian |
Ingredients
- 750 grams mutton, cut into 2-inch pieces on the bone and boiled
- 5-6 black peppercorns
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons split Bengal grams (chana dal)
- ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 2 star anise
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 4 green cardamoms
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled cut into 6-8 pieces
- 10-12 curry leaves
- 4-5 green chillies, slit
- 2 cups thin coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup thick coconut milk
- Fried curry leaves for garnish
Method
- Heat a shallow pan, add black peppercorns, cumin seeds, split Bengal grams and coriander seeds, mix and dry roast till fragrant. Allow to cool, transfer into a grinder jar and grind to a fine powder.
- Heat oil in earthenware pot, add star anise, cinnamon and green cardamoms, mix and sauté till fragrant.
- Add potatoes and mix well. Add curry leaves, green chillies and ground powder, mix and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add thin coconut milk, mix and cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes,
- Add mutton pieces and salt, mix and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Add thick coconut milk, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with fried curry leaves and serve hot.
- Chef’s tip: Instead of throwing the water in which the mutton has been cooked, use it as a stock for meat based soups.
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