Mutton Getti Kolambu
- 65 min
- medium
- Serves 6
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.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Bakrid, Party
Ingredients
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.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 340kcal | 2040kcal |
| Protein | 21g | 126g |
| Carbohydrate | 24g | 143g |
| Fat | 19g | 113g |
| Fibre | 4.4g | 26g |
| Sugar | 5.7g | 34g |
Cookd masalas for mutton
Method
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.
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.
Now add the red chilli powder, turmeric and saute for a few minutes.Now add the coconut, mix and let it cool down.
Once it cools down, transfer it to a mixer jar and blent it to a paste.
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.
Once it's done, add black pepper powder, coriander leaves and serve it hot with rice.
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.
Tips from other cooks
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