Malabar Mutton Roast

Malabar Mutton Roast

Malabar Mutton Roast

A spicy and aromatic dish where mutton is slow-cooked with a blend of Malabar spices until tender and succulent. Perfectly pairs with traditional pathiri or rice.

Cuisines

Malabar

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams mutton, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 cup coconut milk
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add fennel seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. 6 Add mutton pieces and stir to coat them with the spices.
  7. 7 Pour in the coconut milk and add curry leaves. Mix well.
  8. 8 Cover and cook on low heat until the mutton is tender, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9 Once the mutton is cooked, increase the heat to medium-high and let the moisture evaporate, stirring continuously.
  10. 10 Add garam masala and lemon juice. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, use freshly ground spices and add a few whole spices like cinnamon and cloves while sautéing the onions.