Mutton Kothu Kari
Also known as Keema Masala · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
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Mutton kothu kari, a keema masala of mutton mince with onion, tomato, fennel and black pepper. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.
High proteinLow calorie
Ingredients
17 itemsSunflower Oil25 ml
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder1/2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder1/4 tsp
Fennel Powder1/4 tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Mutton, Minced1/2 kg
Water1/4 cup
Salt1.25 tsp
Black Pepper Powder¾ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Chopped2 tbsp
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 346kcal | 1038kcal |
| Protein | 35g | 105g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.9g | 27g |
| Fat | 19g | 58g |
| Fibre | 2.5g | 7.5g |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 7.8g |
Cookd masalas for mutton
Method
- 1
In a pan pour oil Add curry leaves and green chilli Add onion and saute the onion until translucent
Sunflower OilCurry leavesGreen ChilliOnion
- 2
Add ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw flavour disappears Add all the masalas and saute on moderate flame
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin PowderFennel Powder
- 3
Add tomato and cook until the tomato turns mushy Add the mutton mince and mix till it combines with the remaining ingredients Add little water and mix well
TomatoMuttonWater
- 4
Cover and cook on a low flame for 10 minutes Season with salt and pepper and mix well Cook till it mixture is almost dry Garnish with coriander leaves and serve
SaltBlack Pepper PowderCoriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Mutton Kothu Kari take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Mutton Kothu Kari serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Mutton Kothu Kari vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Mutton Kothu Kari 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 Kothu Kari?
- 1/2 kg Mutton, 25 ml Sunflower Oil, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Kothu Kari?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Mutton Kothu Kari?
- About 346 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
2 notes- A
ArasiJuly 2025
my kid liked the dish..
- D
DharaniFebruary 2024
it's really well cooked....Yummy and delicious curry
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