HOW TO PREPARE MUTTON CURRY IN SOUTH INDIAN STYLE

 

 

HOW TO PREPARE MUTTON CURRY IN SOUTH INDIAN STYLE

 

 

Mutton curry is a popular dish in South India, where it is known for its rich and spicy flavor. This dish is usually prepared using a blend of aromatic spices, coconut milk, and tender pieces of mutton or lamb. In this blog, we will discuss how to prepare mutton curry in the South Indian style, step by step.

 

 

Ingredients:

For the marinade:

- 1 kg of mutton or lamb, cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste

For the curry:

- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4-5 cloves
- 4-5 green cardamoms
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

Step 1: Marination
The first step in preparing the mutton curry is to marinate the meat. To do this, take a large mixing bowl and add the mutton pieces along with ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix all the ingredients well and let it rest for at least an hour to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.

Step 2: Preparing the curry
Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamoms, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves. Saute the spices for a few seconds until they release their aroma.

Step 3: Adding onions and tomatoes
Add chopped onions and green chilies to the pot and fry until the onions turn translucent. Now add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.

Step 4: Cooking the mutton
Once the onions and tomatoes are cooked, add the marinated mutton pieces and mix well with the onion-tomato mixture. Add water as required to cover the mutton and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it cook for around 30-40 minutes or until the mutton becomes tender. Alternatively, if using a pressure cooker, cook for 3-4 whistles.

Step 5: Adding coconut milk and spices
After the mutton is cooked, add coconut milk to the pot and mix well. Allow the curry to simmer for a few more minutes until the gravy thickens. Add garam masala and stir well. If you like your curry to be more spicy, you can add more red chili powder or green chilies at this stage.

Step 6: Garnishing and serving
Finally, turn off the heat and garnish the curry with fresh coriander leaves. Mutton curry is best served hot with steaming white rice or Indian bread such as naan or roti.

Tips and Variations:

- To make the curry more flavorful, you can add a few curry leaves along with the other spices in step 2.
- For a richer taste, you can replace coconut milk with cashew paste or almond paste.
- You can also add vegetables such as potatoes or carrots to the curry to make it more nutritious.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can add a few tablespoons of yogurt or cream to the curry.
- Adjust the amount of spices as per your taste preferences. If you like your curry to be more spicy, you can add more 

in detail for your easiness

Sure, here are the instructions for preparing South Indian style mutton curry:

Ingredients:

For the marinade:
- 1 kg of mutton or lamb, cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste

For the curry:
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4-5 cloves
- 4-5 green cardamoms
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish