How long does Mutton Roast take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mutton Roast serve?

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

Is Mutton Roast 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 Roast?

1 kg Mutton, 3 cup Small Onion (Shallots), 100 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1½ tbsp Salt, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Roast?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Mutton Roast?

About 362 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mutton Roast

Name: Mutton Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 3 cup Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 100 grams Dry Red Chilli, Crushed; 1 kg Mutton; 1½ tbsp Salt; 2 sprigs Curry leaves

30 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 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 curry, Mutton varattiyath, Mutton kulambu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Kerala mutton roast, or mutton varattiyath: mutton pressure-cooked with shallots and red chillies in coconut oil, roasted dry. Medium-spicy, serves 6, video.

High proteinLow calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

6 items

6 people

Small Onion (Shallots)3 cup
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli, Crushed100 grams
Mutton1 kg
Salt1½ tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs

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	362kcal	2172kcal
Protein	37g	224g
Carbohydrate	22g	133g
Fat	16g	96g
Fibre	8.4g	50g
Sugar	7.7g	46g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
In a pressure cooker, saute shallots with some coconut oil. Add the crushed red chilli powder and fry it for 5-10 minutes.
Small Onion (Shallots)Coconut OilDry Red Chilli
2
Add mutton with salt and pressure cook until it’s tender.
MuttonSalt
3
Open the lid and roast it until all water has evaporated Top it off with some curry leaves (optional)
Curry leaves
4
Serve it with parotta

Before you start

How long does Mutton Roast take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mutton Roast serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutton Roast vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mutton Roast 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 Roast?: 1 kg Mutton, 3 cup Small Onion (Shallots), 100 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1½ tbsp Salt, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Roast?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Mutton Roast?: About 362 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.