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
Build a full meal around Beary Mutton Curry
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 80 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Mutton , cut into pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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2 | Onion , finely sliced |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 cup | Coconut Milk , thick |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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2 | Tomato , chopped |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 handful | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add sliced onions. Sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 2 Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
- 3 Add the mutton pieces and cook on high heat until the meat is browned on all sides.
- 4 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil separates from the masala.
- 6 Pour in coconut milk and water, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the mutton is tender and cooked through.
- 8 Once the mutton is cooked, stir in garam masala and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 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.