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

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. 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.