Mori Mutton

Mori Mutton

Mori Mutton

A flavorful shark curry from the Konkan coast, prepared with a blend of spices, coconut milk, and tamarind, known for its rich and aromatic taste.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Build a full meal around Mori Mutton

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Mutton 500 grams Mutton , cut into pieces
Coconut 1 cup Coconut , freshly grated
Coriander Seed 2 tablespoons Coriander Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Red Chili 6-8 Red Chili , dried
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Black Peppercorn 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorn
cinnamon stick 1 inch Cinnamon stick
Clove 4 Clove
cardamom 2 Cardamom , green pods
Onion 1 large Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
to taste Salt To taste
A Needed Water A Needed
Tamarind 1 tablespoon Tamarind , pulp
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom pods until fragrant.
  2. 2 Grind the roasted spices with grated coconut and turmeric powder to a fine paste using a little water.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pressure cooker and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  5. 5 Add the mutton pieces and sauté until they are browned on all sides.
  6. 6 Mix in the ground spice paste and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the oil separates.
  7. 7 Add salt and enough water to cover the mutton, then close the lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the mutton is tender.
  8. 8 Once the pressure releases, open the lid and add tamarind pulp. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a few curry leaves while sautéing the onions.