Mutton Thala Kari
Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Bakrid, Party
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Mutton thala kari, a Tamil Nadu mutton head curry pressure-cooked with shallots and dry red chillies. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.
High protein
Ingredients
11 itemsSunflower Oil2 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)3/4 cup
Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded10
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Water1.5 cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Mutton Head800 grams
Garam Masala Powder1/2 tsp
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 448kcal | 1792kcal |
| Protein | 36g | 145g |
| Carbohydrate | 12g | 46g |
| Fat | 29g | 117g |
| Fibre | 4.8g | 19g |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 13g |
Cookd masalas for mutton head
Method
- 1
In a pressure cooker, pour oil and add the shallots and dry red chillis, saute until they turn translucent
Sunflower OilSmall Onion (Shallots)
- 2
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw flavour disappears
Dry Red ChilliGinger Garlic Paste
- 3
Add the meat, turmeric powder, salt and garam masala. Cook the mutton along with some water for 15-16 whistles on a moderate flame
Turmeric PowderSaltWaterMutton HeadGaram Masala Powder
- 4
Finish with curry leaves and coriander leaves
Curry leavesCoriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Mutton Thala Kari take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Mutton Thala Kari serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Mutton Thala Kari vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Mutton Thala Kari spicy?
- It is mild: 1 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 Thala Kari?
- 800 grams Mutton Head, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder, 3/4 cup Small Onion (Shallots), 10 Dry Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Thala Kari?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Mutton Thala Kari?
- About 448 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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