Naadan Mutton Curry
A traditional Kerala curry where mutton simmers gently in a spiced coconut gravy until every piece soaks up the flavours. The curry leaves and raw coconut oil finish add that characteristic Kerala fragrance.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 1/2 kg Mutton
- 2 nos Onion medium
- 1 tbsp Ginger — crushed
- 1 tbsp Garlic — crushed
- 1 tbsp Chilly powder
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- Curry leaves, to taste
- 1/2 - Scraped coconut
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Coriander seeds
- 4 nos Cardamom (Elakka)
- 4 nos Cloves (Grambu)
- 1 medium Cinnamon (Karugapatta)
- 2 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku)
- 1/2 tsp White pepper — optional
Preparation
Step 1
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.
Step 2
Add all the masala ingredients.
Step 3
When the coconut becomes golden brown, remove from fire.
Step 4
Grind these masala ingredients & set aside.
Step 5
Heat the oil in another pan.
Step 6
Cook onion, ginger & garlic.
Step 7
When onion has softened, add all masala powders & stir for about 5 minutes.
Step 8
Add curry leaves.
Step 9
Add medium thick coconut milk.
Step 10
When it starts boiling, add mutton pieces.
Step 11
When mutton pieces are cooked well, add the grounded masala & Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 12
Add thick coconut milk & keep for 5 more mins.
Step 13
Heat the oil in a small pan.
Step 14
Let the mustard seeds crackle.
Step 15
Add small onion & curry leaves.
Step 16
When onion becomes brown, pour it over mutton curry.
Step 17
Serve while still hot with Pathiri, chappathi or rice.
Step 18
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Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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