Mutton Ghee Roast

Mutton Ghee Roast

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

Mutton 500 grams Mutton , cut into pieces
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
Yogurt 1 tablespoon Yogurt
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
jaggery 1 tablespoon Jaggery
Curry Leaf 10-12 Curry Leaf
Coriander Seed 2 tablespoons Coriander Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Fennel Seed 1 teaspoon Fennel Seed
Black Peppercorn 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorn
Red Chili 5-6 Red Chili , dried
cinnamon stick 1 inch Cinnamon stick
Clove 3 Clove
cardamom 3 pods Cardamom , green
Tamarind 1 tablespoon Tamarind , pulp
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , finely chopped
Garlic 6 cloves Garlic , finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Marinate the mutton with yogurt, turmeric powder, salt, and lemon juice. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 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. 3 Grind the roasted spices along with ginger, garlic, and tamarind pulp into a smooth paste using a little water.
  4. 4 Heat ghee in a pan and add the marinated mutton. Cook on medium heat until the mutton is browned.
  5. 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. 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. 7 Adjust salt if necessary and serve hot.

Tips

For a richer flavor, let the mutton marinate overnight in the refrigerator.