Mamsam Vepudu
A spicy and flavorful mutton fry, cooked with a blend of traditional Andhra spices and garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
Cuisines
Andhra
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 65 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | mutton, cut into pieces |
| 2 tablespoons | oil |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 2 tablespoons | ginger-garlic paste |
| 2 medium | onions, finely sliced |
| 2 teaspoons | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 2 sprigs | curry leaves |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
| — | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Clean the mutton pieces thoroughly and set aside.
- 2 Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
- 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 6 Add mutton pieces to the pan and stir well.
- 7 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- 8 Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the mutton is tender, stirring occasionally. This may take about 30-40 minutes.
- 9 Once the mutton is cooked, increase the heat and fry until the oil separates from the masala.
- 10 Add garam masala and curry leaves, mixing well.
- 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can add a splash of lemon juice before serving.