How long does Mutton Brain Fry take?

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

How many people does Mutton Brain Fry serve?

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

Is Mutton Brain Fry spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Mutton Brain Fry?

2 Muton Brain, 100 grams Onion, 25 ml Oil, 5 Dry Red Chilli, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Brain Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mutton Brain Fry?

About 169 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mutton Brain Fry

Name: Mutton Brain Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 25 ml Oil; 100 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 5 Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Muton Brain; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder

20 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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

Also known as Moolai fry · Non-veg · Breads, Curries & Gravies

Breads Curries & Gravies Dry sides Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Mutton brain fry, or moolai fry, cooked without water with onion, dry red chilli and pepper. Quick, mild, serves 2, 20 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

7 items

2 people

Oil25 ml
Onion, Finely Chopped100 grams
Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded5
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Muton Brain2
Salt1/4 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1/4 tsp

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	169kcal	338kcal
Protein	2g	4g
Carbohydrate	11g	22g
Fat	14g	28g
Fibre	4.6g	9.2g
Sugar	2.9g	5.8g

Method

1
In a pan add oil, onion and dry red chilli and saute until it turns translucent
OilOnionDry Red ChilliCurry leaves
2
Add the cleaned brain to the masala along with salt and cook without adding any water to the brain. Saute until completely cooked
Muton BrainSalt
3
Finish with black pepper powder and coriander leaves
Black Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Mutton Brain Fry take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mutton Brain Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutton Brain Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mutton Brain Fry spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Mutton Brain Fry?: 2 Muton Brain, 100 grams Onion, 25 ml Oil, 5 Dry Red Chilli, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Brain Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mutton Brain Fry?: About 169 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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