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, 15 ml Lemon Juice, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 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: 500 grams Mutton; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 15 ml Lemon Juice; 2 Green Chilli; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Coconut Oil; ¼ Coconut Slivers; 1 Onion, Slices; 20 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1½ tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ Tomato; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¾ tsp Coriander Powder

45 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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4 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 mutton ularthiyathu, kerala mutton ularthiyathu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

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

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid

Ingredients

17 items

2 people

Mutton500 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Coriander Powder1¾ tsp
Garam Masala Powder¾ tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Lemon Juice15 ml
Green Chilli2
Coconut Oil5 tbsp
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Water1 cup
Salt1 tsp
Coconut Slivers¼
Onion, Slices1
Small Onion (Shallots)20
Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tsp
Tomato½

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
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.
MuttonGinger Garlic PasteCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderBlack Pepper PowderRed Chilli PowderLemon JuiceGreen ChilliCoconut OilCurry leaves
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.
Coconut OilCoconut SliversOnionSmall Onion (Shallots)Curry leavesGinger Garlic Paste
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.
TomatoBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala 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, 15 ml Lemon Juice, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 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