Mutton Ghee Roast
Bone-in mutton slow-roasted in ghee with the same Byadagi-tamarind-garlic masala as the chicken version, requiring longer cooking until the meat falls from the bone and the masala clings dark and glossy. A Sunday and festive centrepiece in Bunt and Tulu households.
Cuisines
Mangalorean
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Mutton Ghee Roast
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 90 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Mutton , cut into pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Ghee |
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1 tablespoon | Yogurt |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
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1 tablespoon | Jaggery |
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10-12 | Curry Leaf |
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2 tablespoons | Coriander Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Fennel Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Black Peppercorn |
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5-6 | Red Chili , dried |
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1 inch | Cinnamon stick |
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3 | Clove |
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3 pods | Cardamom , green |
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1 tablespoon | Tamarind , pulp |
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1 inch | Ginger , finely chopped |
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6 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Marinate the mutton with yogurt, turmeric powder, salt, and lemon juice. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- 2 Dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, dried red chilies, cinnamon stick, cloves, and green cardamom until aromatic. Allow them to cool.
- 3 Grind the roasted spices along with ginger, garlic, and tamarind pulp into a smooth paste using a little water.
- 4 Heat ghee in a pan and add the marinated mutton. Cook on medium heat until the mutton is browned.
- 5 Add the ground spice paste to the mutton and mix well. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the raw smell of the spices disappears.
- 6 Add jaggery and curry leaves, then mix everything well. Cover and cook on low heat until the mutton is tender and the ghee separates from the masala.
- 7 Adjust salt if necessary and serve hot.
Tips
For a richer flavor, let the mutton marinate overnight in the refrigerator.