How long does Kerala Style Mutton Roast take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kerala Style Mutton Roast serve?

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

Is Kerala Style Mutton Roast spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Kerala Style Mutton Roast?

500 grams Mutton, ¼ Coconut Slivers, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 15 ml Lemon Juice, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kerala Style Mutton Roast?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Kerala Style Mutton Roast?

About 836 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kerala Style Mutton Roast

Name: Kerala Style Mutton Roast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 20 Small Onion (Shallots); 1.5 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 500 grams Mutton; 15 ml Lemon Juice; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 cup Water; 2 Green Chilli; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1 Onion, Slices; 3 tbsp Coconut Oil; ¼ Coconut Slivers; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ Tomato; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¾ tsp Coriander Powder

Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total45 min

Prep20 min

Cook25 min

Serves2

Per serving836 cal

Spicemedium

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid

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Kerala-style mutton roast: pressure-cooked mutton roasted dry in coconut oil with coconut slivers. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 45 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Ingredients

17 items

Cooking for2 servings

Small Onion (Shallots)20
Ginger Garlic Paste1.5 tsp
Garam Masala Powder¾ tsp
Mutton500 grams
Lemon Juice15 ml
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Water1 cup
Green Chilli2
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1.75 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Coconut Oil5 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Onion, Slices1
Coconut Slivers¼
Tomato½

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	836kcal	1672kcal
Protein	55g	109g
Carbohydrate	30g	61g
Fat	57g	113g
Fibre	6.4g	13g
Sugar	11g	23g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
In a mixing bowl add the mutton, ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, garam masala, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, lemon juice, green chillies, coconut oil and curry leaves. Mix it thoroughly and let it set for 30 minutes.
MuttonLemon JuiceCurry leavesGaram Masala PowderGreen ChilliBlack Pepper PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGinger Garlic PasteCoconut Oil
2
Add the marinated mutton to a pressure cooker along with salt and cook for 15 minutes on a medium flame. Let the pressure release naturally.
WaterSalt
3
In a pan pour coconut oil, add coconut slivers and toast until it turns golden brown. Then add thinly sliced onions and saute for 2 minutes, next the pounded shallots.
Small Onion (Shallots)Ginger Garlic PasteOnionCoconut OilCoconut SliversCurry leaves
4
Saute on high heat until they turn golden brown add the mutton to the pan. Cook on high heat, add black pepper powder, garam masala powder and coriander powder. Cook until the water evaporates. Serve hot.
Garam Masala PowderTomatoBlack Pepper PowderCoriander Powder

Before you start

How long does Kerala Style Mutton Roast take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kerala Style Mutton Roast serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kerala Style Mutton Roast vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kerala Style Mutton Roast spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Kerala Style Mutton Roast?: 500 grams Mutton, ¼ Coconut Slivers, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 15 ml Lemon Juice, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kerala Style Mutton Roast?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Kerala Style Mutton Roast?: About 836 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes

R
ReshmaMarch 2023
Can the same recipe be used to cook beef?
M
Meshty AntonyAugust 2025
Yes!!!! I made this recipe with beef and it came out absolutely delicious