Mutton Olathiyathu

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 kg Mutton
• 2 tbsp Red chilly powder
• 1 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tbsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tbsp Black pepper seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 1 tsp Garlic — chopped
• 1 tsp Ginger — chopped
• 2 nos Cinnamon sticks (Karugapatta)
• 3 - Cloves (Grambu)
• 2 nos Cardamoms (Elakka)
• 1/2 cup Onions — sliced
• 8 - Curry leaves
• 1/2 cup Coconut pieces Thenga khothu
• 1 tbsp Vinegar
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 nos Onions medium
• 1/2 cup Oil
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Grind together the chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, peppercorns, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms.

2. Step 2

   Chop the 2 medium sized onions.

3. Step 3

   Boil 3-4 cups of water and add to it chopped mutton, ground masala, sliced onions, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, vinegar, coconut pieces and salt. Cook till the meat is tender.

4. Step 4

   Heat the oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to allow to crackle.

5. Step 5

   Add chopped onions and curry leaves.

6. Step 6

   When done, add into the mutton gravy and let it bubble for 2-3 minutes.

7. Step 7

   Serve while still hot with steamed rice.