How long does Chettinad Mutton Kothukari take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chettinad Mutton Kothukari serve?

5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chettinad Mutton Kothukari 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 Chettinad Mutton Kothukari?

500 grams Mutton (minced), 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1½ tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, 1 inch Kalpasi (Stone Flower), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chettinad Mutton Kothukari?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chettinad Mutton Kothukari?

About 370 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chettinad Mutton Kothukari

Name: Chettinad Mutton Kothukari
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Chettinadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1½ tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 Green Cardamom; 6 Dry Red Chilli; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 inch Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 4 Cloves; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 inch Cinnamon; 1 Green Cardamom; 1½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 1½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ cup Tomato; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 500 grams Mutton (minced); 1½ cup Water; ¼ cup Milk; 1 tbsp Ghee; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

50 min
hot
Serves 5

Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Chettinad Mutton Kheema, South Indian Minced Mutton · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Chettinad mutton kothukari: minced mutton with kalpasi and a roasted pepper and coriander masala, finished with milk. Spicy, serves 5, 50 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

23 items

5 people

Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin1½ tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Green Cardamom2
Dry Red Chilli6
Oil3 tbsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 inch
Cloves4
Bay Leaves1
Cinnamon2 inch
Onion, Finely Chopped1½ cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Slit3
Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tbsp
Tomato½ cup
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Mutton (minced)500 grams
Water1½ cup
Milk¼ cup
Ghee1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 5 people
Energy	370kcal	1850kcal
Protein	22g	109g
Carbohydrate	15g	76g
Fat	26g	130g
Fibre	5.2g	26g
Sugar	3.8g	19g

Cookd masalas for mutton (minced)

Method

1
For the masala, dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds and black peppercorn on medium-low heat, until they turn aromatic.
Coriander SeedsCuminBlack Peppercorns
2
Add the green cardamom and dry red chillies. Continue to roast them until the chilli turns crisp. Allow it to cool, then grind into a fine powder.
Green CardamomDry Red Chilli
3
Heat oil in a pan and add the whole spices, onion, curry leaves and green chillies. Saute until the onion just starts to turn golden brown.
OilFennel SeedsKalpasi (Stone Flower)ClovesBay LeavesCinnamonGreen CardamomOnionCurry leavesGreen Chilli
4
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for 1-2 minutes or until the raw smell disappears.
Ginger Garlic Paste
5
Add the tomato, turmeric powder and salt. Saute for 2 minutes.
TomatoTurmeric PowderSalt
6
Add the mutton mince and saute for 2 minutes, breaking down any lumps. Add the ground masala and mix it well.
Mutton (minced)
7
Add the water, cover and cook for 20 minutes on low heat, until the meat is cooked and the oil floats on top.
Water
8
Add milk and ghee, cover and cook for 4 minutes.
MilkGhee
9
Open the lid and cook further on high flame if you want it at a thicker consistency. Add coriander leaves, mix and serve garnished with finely chopped onion.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chettinad Mutton Kothukari take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chettinad Mutton Kothukari serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chettinad Mutton Kothukari vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chettinad Mutton Kothukari 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 Chettinad Mutton Kothukari?: 500 grams Mutton (minced), 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1½ tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, 1 inch Kalpasi (Stone Flower), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chettinad Mutton Kothukari?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chettinad Mutton Kothukari?: About 370 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

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Dhanya DhanyashreeJune 2025
very tasty I prepared this for Father’s Day thank you cookd team⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Hafsa SeyadouOctober 2023
what can I substitute for kalpasi?
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SuhasiniMay 2023
I used Cookd chettinad masala. the taste was Vera level