Beary Mutton Curry

Beary Mutton Curry

Beary Mutton Curry

Bone-in mutton slow-cooked in a thick Beary masala of ground coconut, dried red chillies, coriander, and Tulu spices — a Friday and festive meal staple in Beary households, eaten with pathiri, neer dosa, or rice.

Cuisines

Beary

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Total: 80 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams mutton, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, slit
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup water
salt to taste
1 handful coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add sliced onions. Sauté until they turn golden brown.
  2. 2 Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
  3. 3 Add the mutton pieces and cook on high heat until the meat is browned on all sides.
  4. 4 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
  5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil separates from the masala.
  6. 6 Pour in coconut milk and water, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. 7 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the mutton is tender and cooked through.
  8. 8 Once the mutton is cooked, stir in garam masala and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, marinate the mutton with some spices and yogurt for at least 30 minutes before cooking.