How long does Mutton Ennai chukka take?

1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.

How many people does Mutton Ennai chukka serve?

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

Is Mutton Ennai chukka 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 Ennai chukka?

500 grams Mutton, 250 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tbsp Cumin, 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, 1 cup Groundnut oil, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Ennai chukka?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mutton Ennai chukka?

About 808 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mutton Ennai chukka

Name: Mutton Ennai chukka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 250 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tbsp Cumin; 1 cup Groundnut oil; 500 grams Mutton, Small Dice; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 2½ tsp Rock Salt

75 min
medium
Serves 4
12 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 60 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 chukka, mutton sukka · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

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

Mutton ennai chukka slow-cooked in groundnut oil in an iron kadai with shallots, finished with ground pepper and cumin. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 75 min, video.

Good for: Bakrid

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Small Onion (Shallots)250 grams
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Cumin1 tbsp
Groundnut oil1 cup
Mutton, Small Dice500 grams
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tbsp
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Rock Salt2½ tsp

Contains: groundnut.

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	808kcal	3232kcal
Protein	28g	111g
Carbohydrate	15g	60g
Fat	72g	288g
Fibre	4.2g	17g
Sugar	5.3g	21g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
Pulse grind the shallots in a mixer grinder Grind the black pepper corns and cumin seeds together into a powder
Small Onion (Shallots)Black PeppercornsCumin
2
Add Ground nut oil in an iron Kadai and heat Add the shallots and saute until light brown Add the mutton pieces and saute for 2 mins
Groundnut oilMutton
3
Add turmeric powder, chilli powder coriander powder and rock salt Close the kadai and Cook for 45 mins stirring occasionally and preventing it from getting stuck to the bottom of the pan.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderRock Salt
4
After 45 mins, add the ground powder and stir for 3-5 mins and remove from the heat

Before you start

How long does Mutton Ennai chukka take?: 1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.
How many people does Mutton Ennai chukka serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutton Ennai chukka vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mutton Ennai chukka 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 Ennai chukka?: 500 grams Mutton, 250 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tbsp Cumin, 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, 1 cup Groundnut oil, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Ennai chukka?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mutton Ennai chukka?: About 808 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

6 notes

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Prasha.20March 2025
I’ve tried … It’s come out very well and tasty. It's my first time cooking non-vege, and I never regret trying this. Delicious 🥰
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Vishnu GeethaMarch 2025
very very tasty
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A Cookd cookNovember 2026
Use more oil and mainly used gingelly oil And use some ginger and garlic when sauteing shallots also add some chopped curry leaves and ghee at last
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A Cookd cookNovember 2026
It is so good and tasty
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A Cookd cookJanuary 2026
tried it ! the taste was amazing . just that oil was a little too much for our taste preference. they said 250ml I used 200ml but I think for us 100-150ml would be better . but loved it thank you ❤️
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yammuna Jaya PragashJanuary 2025
I accidentally added too much oil,but the taste is amazing. thank you, Aadhi Anna and team