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Mutton Getti Kolambu

Mutton Getti Kolambu

  • 65 min
  • medium
  • Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 50 min

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6 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 gravy · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Mutton getti kolambu, a thick Tamil Nadu gravy of pressure-cooked mutton in onion, cashew, coconut and kalpasi paste. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 65 min, video.

High proteinLow calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

23 items

6 people
  • Groundnut oil4 tbsp
  • Cinnamon1 inch
  • Bay Leaves2
  • Fennel Seeds1½ tsp
  • Mutton500 grams
  • Cumin Powder½ tsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste½ tbsp
  • Salt2½ tsp
  • Water3¼ cup
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp
  • Kalpasi (Stone Flower)½ tsp
  • Small Onion (Shallots)100 grams
  • Onion, Chopped400 grams
  • Garlic140 grams
  • Cashew (full)10
  • Tomato, Chopped200 grams
  • Red Chilli Powder2½ tsp
  • Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
  • Green Cardamom2
  • Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • Curry leaves1 sprigs

Contains: groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 6 people
Energy340kcal2040kcal
Protein21g126g
Carbohydrate24g143g
Fat19g113g
Fibre4.4g26g
Sugar5.7g34g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

  1. 1

    In a pressure cooker, add oil, Cinnamon, Bay Leaf, Fennel Seeds, Mutton, Cumin Powder, Ginger Garlic Paste, salt, water and cover and pressure cook it for 20 minutes on a medium flame.

    Groundnut oilCinnamonBay LeavesFennel SeedsMuttonCumin PowderGinger Garlic PasteSaltWater

  2. 2

    Now , in a kadai add oil, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Stone Flower, cinnamon and let it aromatic. Now add the onions, garlic, cashew and saute it for 5 minutes. Add the tomato and saute it for 5 minutes.

    Groundnut oilCuminFennel SeedsFenugreek SeedsKalpasi (Stone Flower)CinnamonSmall Onion (Shallots)OnionGarlicCashew (full)Tomato

  3. 3

    Now add the red chilli powder, turmeric and saute for a few minutes.Now add the coconut, mix and let it cool down.

    Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoconut (Grated)

  4. 4

    Once it cools down, transfer it to a mixer jar and blent it to a paste.

    Water

  5. 5

    In another kadai, add oil, Fennel Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Bay Leaf, Cardamom and let it aromatic. Now add the prepared paste , cooked mutton to the kadai and mix it well. Add water , salt and cover and cook it for 20 minutes.

    Groundnut oilFennel SeedsCuminBay LeavesGreen CardamomWaterSalt

  6. 6

    Once it's done, add black pepper powder, coriander leaves and serve it hot with rice.

    Black Pepper PowderCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Mutton Getti Kolambu take?
1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mutton Getti Kolambu serve?
6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutton Getti Kolambu vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mutton Getti Kolambu 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 Getti Kolambu?
500 grams Mutton, 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), ½ tsp Kalpasi (Stone Flower), 400 grams Onion, 140 grams Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Getti Kolambu?
Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Mutton Getti Kolambu?
About 340 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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