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Mutton Kulambu

From a video by Amma Samayal Videos · 3 min watch

A simple and flavorful South Indian mutton gravy made in a pressure cooker with whole spices, shallots, tomatoes and ground spices. Best enjoyed with rice, idli, dosa or chapati.

Main CourseCurryIndianSouth IndianTamil
Mutton Kulambu
Source video — Amma Samayal Videos on YouTube
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Total time
~40 minutesEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
Hands-on
~40 minutesEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
Servings
~4 servingsEstimated by Unreel from the complete recipe.
Difficulty
MediumEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
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Ingredients

Ingredients scaled to 4 servings
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, sticks
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 cardamom, small piece
  • 200 g shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ½ kg mutton with bones, with bones
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ tablespoon black pepper powder
  • 2 cups water
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 handful coriander leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1
    Heat a pressure cooker. Add the oil. When hot, add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaf, star anise, cumin seeds and cardamom. Sauté briefly.
  2. Step 2
    Add the finely chopped shallots, ginger garlic paste and curry leaves. Sauté until the shallots turn golden.
  3. Step 3
    Add the mutton pieces with bones and sauté well for a couple of minutes until seared.
  4. Step 4
    Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté until they soften and the mixture comes together.
  5. Step 5
    Add the chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and black pepper powder. Mix and sauté the masala well until aromatic.
  6. Step 6
    Add the water and salt to taste. Stir well. Add the coriander leaves. Close the lid and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles until the mutton is tender and the gravy reaches desired thickness.
  7. Step 7
    Once pressure releases, open and check the mutton is cooked and gravy consistency. Serve hot.

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