Andhra Mutton Fry
Also known as Spicy Mutton Fry, Mutton Varuval, Mutton Vepudu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesSnacks & StartersLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Bakrid
Cook along
6 steps, each one filmed
A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Andhra mutton fry, or mutton vepudu: pressure-cooked mutton stir-fried with curry leaves and a fresh-ground masala. Spicy, serves 3, 40 minutes, video.
High proteinLow calorie
Ingredients
18 itemsMutton500 grams
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Onion, Roughly Chopped1
Water1.25 cup
Curry leaves15
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Salt½ tsp
Lemon0.50
Garlic5 cloves
Ginger0.50 inch
Fennel Seeds0.50 tsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1
Garam Masala Powder0.50 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Black Peppercorns0.50 tsp
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 364kcal | 1092kcal |
| Protein | 35g | 104g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.9g | 24g |
| Fat | 22g | 66g |
| Fibre | 1.9g | 5.7g |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 5.1g |
Cookd masalas for mutton
Method
- 1
In a pressure cooker, add the mutton pieces, turmeric powder, salt, water, and pressure cook it for 15 mins.
MuttonTurmeric PowderSaltWater
- 2
In a mixer grinder add all the ingredients under “to grind” and grind it into a smooth paste.
OnionWaterGarlicGingerFennel SeedsBlack Peppercorns
- 3
Heat the oil in a Kadai, add curry leaves and fry until crispy. Add green chili, ground paste, cook for 5 mins.
Curry leavesSunflower OilGreen Chilli
- 4
Add red chili powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, salt, and saute for a minute.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderSaltKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala Powder
- 5
Add the cooked mutton pieces along with the water, mix well and stir fry for 5 mins.
LemonCoriander Leaves
- 6
Add the lemon juice, coriander leaves and mix well. Remove from the heat and serve.
Before you start
- How long does Andhra Mutton Fry take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Andhra Mutton Fry serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Andhra Mutton Fry vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Andhra Mutton Fry spicy?
- It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Andhra Mutton Fry?
- 500 grams Mutton, 5 cloves Garlic, 0.50 inch Ginger, 0.50 tsp Fennel Seeds, 0.50 tsp Black Peppercorns, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Andhra Mutton Fry?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Andhra Mutton Fry?
- About 364 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
6 notes- F
FloraMarch 2023
You can put powders / whole ingredients instead of grinding if you don't have a blender. I used onion pieces along with garlic and ginger powder. It turned out really good.
- M
monishaNovember 2024
easiest recipe for bachelor
- K
kranthikumarJune 2024
It tastes like fire try in this way with chicken instead of mutton
- G
GayathriJanuary 2023
measurements weren't accurate but it tastes fine😋
- D
DDJanuary 2023
dish came out really good
- A
AshwinDecember 2021
The recipe came really well. Easy steps to follows
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