How long does Madurai Mutton Sukka take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Madurai Mutton Sukka serve?

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

Is Madurai Mutton Sukka 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 Madurai Mutton Sukka?

500 grams Mutton, 10 Curry leaves, 1 tsp Lemon Juice, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Bay Leaves, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Madurai Mutton Sukka?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Madurai Mutton Sukka?

About 306 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Madurai Mutton Sukka

Name: Madurai Mutton Sukka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1½ tsp Coriander Seeds; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Cumin; 1½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 500 grams Mutton; 1 tsp Gingelly Oil; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 cup Water; 1½ tbsp Gingelly Oil; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Bay Leaves; ¼ tsp Fennel Seeds; 20 Small Onion (Shallots); 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; As Needed Salt; 10 Curry leaves; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

35 min
medium
Serves 4
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Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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8 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 Sukka Fry, Mutton Varuval, Mutton Chukka, Village Mutton Fry, Tamilnadu Mutton Fry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

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Madurai mutton sukka: pressure-cooked mutton roasted with shallots and ground coriander, chilli and pepper. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

20 items

4 people

Coriander Seeds1½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli4
Cumin1 tsp
Black Peppercorns1½ tsp
Mutton500 grams
Gingelly Oil1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste3 tsp
Water1 cup
Gingelly Oil1½ tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Bay Leaves1
Fennel Seeds¼ tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)20
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
SaltAs Needed
Curry leaves10
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	306kcal	1224kcal
Protein	28g	110g
Carbohydrate	15g	58g
Fat	17g	66g
Fibre	4.6g	18g
Sugar	4.4g	18g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
Dry Roast the ingredients mentioned under Dry Roast and Grind, until it turns aromatic.
Coriander SeedsDry Red ChilliCuminBlack Peppercorns
2
Grind it and keep it aside.
3
Pressure cook mutton pieces with 1 tsp Gingelly oil, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, 1tsp ginger garlic paste, salt and 1 Cup of Water for 10-12 whistles. Keep Aside.
MuttonGingelly OilTurmeric PowderGinger Garlic PasteWater
4
In another pan heat Oil and add Red chilli, Cinnamon, Bay Leaf, Fennel Seeds and let the spices splutter for 30 seconds. Add shallots, ginger garlic paste and cook for a few minutes.
Gingelly OilDry Red ChilliCinnamonBay LeavesFennel SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)Ginger Garlic Paste
5
Add Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, ¼ tsp of Turmeric powder and salt. Add the mutton stock water(Water in the pressure cooker) to the pan and let the spices cook for 2 minutes.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderSalt
6
Add the cooked mutton pieces and continue cooking until the liquid starts turning thick.
7
When most of the water is evaporated, add the ground spice powder and roast the mutton till it is dry. Add curry leaves and lemon juice.
Curry leavesLemon Juice
8
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Rice.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Madurai Mutton Sukka take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Madurai Mutton Sukka serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Madurai Mutton Sukka vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Madurai Mutton Sukka 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 Madurai Mutton Sukka?: 500 grams Mutton, 10 Curry leaves, 1 tsp Lemon Juice, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Bay Leaves, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Madurai Mutton Sukka?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Madurai Mutton Sukka?: About 306 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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SundarApril 2022
Tried mutton for first time and this recipe is awesome...
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MirudulaRajam S KJanuary 2022
It was great. could have made it a bit spicer. more than that it was the first ever non veg dish I made and it was fantastic!!!
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Thameem AliMay 2026
mayday special
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satish rOctober 2025
nice
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Marina SebastianJune 2025
The mutton sukka came out really well.
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Marina SebastianJune 2025
The mutton sukka came out really well.
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harsaneeFebruary 2025
it’s absolutely tasty.
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NUSRATH HEENAFebruary 2025
it was so good
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D'pak ⚡February 2025
added tomato's it came out nice..
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Prasheetha Senthil KumarJanuary 2025
the amazing food ever