Mutton Roast
Also known as Mutton curry, Mutton varattiyath, Mutton kulambu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Bakrid, Party
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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
Ingredients
6 itemsMutton1 kg
Salt1.5 tbsp
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)3 cup
Dry Red Chilli, Crushed100 grams
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Coconut OilSmall Onion (Shallots)Dry 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, 1.5 tbsp Salt, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, 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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