Mutton Chutney
- 25 min
- medium
- Serves 3
Mutton chutney of boneless mutton pressure-cooked with three dals, whole spices and saffron, then mashed. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 25 minutes, with video.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Rainy Day
Ingredients
Chana Dal2 tbsp
Urad Dal (whole)2 tbsp
Masoor Dal2 tbsp
Ghee2 tsp
Mutton (Boneless)250 grams
Green Cardamom2
Bay Leaves1
Cloves2
Mace¼ tsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Saffron10 strands
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Green Chilli3
Water400 ml
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish
Contains: milk.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 3 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 262kcal | 786kcal |
| Protein | 24g | 71g |
| Carbohydrate | 21g | 63g |
| Fat | 10g | 31g |
| Fibre | 5.8g | 17g |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 1.8g |
Cookd masalas for mutton (boneless)
Method
In a mixing bowl add all the dals, and wash them thoroughly.
In a pressure cooker, pour ghee, add the mutton and sear until golden brown. (around 2 minutes) Add the whole spices and cook until aromatic. (around 30 seconds)
Add the washed dal to the cooker, add red chilli powder, salt and saffron. Add the ginger garlic paste and coriander leaves and green chillies and saute it until aromatic (around 30 seconds).
Pour water and bring it to a boil. Cover and pressure cook on a simmer for 20 minutes.
Let the pressure subside, and mash the mixture until fully smooth. Cook it on a low flame for 2 minutes, garnish with coriander and serve hot with rotis, chapatis.
Before you start
- How long does Mutton Chutney take?
- 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Mutton Chutney serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Mutton Chutney vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Mutton Chutney 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 Mutton Chutney?
- 250 grams Mutton (Boneless), 3 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 2 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Chutney?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Mutton Chutney?
- About 262 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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