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
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | mutton, cut into pieces |
| 1 cup | freshly grated coconut |
| 2 tablespoons | coriander seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 6-8 | dried red chilies |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | black peppercorns |
| 1 inch | cinnamon stick |
| 4 | cloves |
| 2 | green cardamom pods |
| 1 large | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 2 tablespoons | oil |
| Salt | to taste |
| Water | as needed |
| 1 tablespoon | tamarind pulp |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom pods until fragrant.
- 2 Grind the roasted spices with grated coconut and turmeric powder to a fine paste using a little water.
- 3 Heat oil in a pressure cooker and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.
- 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
- 5 Add the mutton pieces and sauté until they are browned on all sides.
- 6 Mix in the ground spice paste and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the oil separates.
- 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 Once the pressure releases, open the lid and add tamarind pulp. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a few curry leaves while sautéing the onions.