Mutton Chukka
Mutton Chukka is a spicy and aromatic dry mutton preparation, often served as a side dish. The mutton is cooked until tender and coated with a blend of spices, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice or flatbreads.
Cuisines
Madras
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 80 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Mutton , cut into small pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Fennel Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 medium | Onion , finely sliced |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 medium | Tomato , chopped |
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2 teaspoons | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Black pepper powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 cup | Water |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add fennel seeds and cumin seeds, and sauté until they crackle.
- 3 Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil starts to separate.
- 6 Mix in the red chili powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, coriander powder, and salt.
- 7 Add the mutton pieces and sauté on high heat for 5-7 minutes until they are well coated with the masala.
- 8 Pour in the water, cover, and cook on low heat until the mutton is tender and the oil separates, about 30-40 minutes.
- 9 Once the mutton is cooked, increase the heat and add garam masala. Stir well and cook until the mixture is dry and the mutton is well roasted.
- 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a few curry leaves along with the spices.