How long does Mutton Thanni Kozhambu take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mutton Thanni Kozhambu serve?

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

Is Mutton Thanni Kozhambu 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 Thanni Kozhambu?

500 grams Mutton Curry Cut, 2 tbsp Ghee, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ½ tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Mint Leaves, 1 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Thanni Kozhambu?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Mutton Thanni Kozhambu?

About 301 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mutton Thanni Kozhambu

Name: Mutton Thanni Kozhambu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 Star Anise; 4 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 2 inch Cinnamon; 2 Onion, Chopped; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, Crushed; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 500 grams Mutton Curry Cut; ½ tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ cup Water; 1 Bay Leaves; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Chopped; 1 tbsp Mint Leaves, Chopped

55 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 45 min

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3 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 Kozhambu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Mutton thanni kozhambu, a thin Tamil Nadu mutton gravy pressure-cooked with ghee, whole spices and tomato. Mild, serves 4, 55 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Ghee2 tbsp
Star Anise1
Cloves4
Green Cardamom3
Cinnamon2 inch
Onion, Chopped2
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Salt1 tsp
Black Peppercorns, Crushed1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Mutton Curry Cut500 grams
Red Chilli Powder½ tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Water1½ cup
Bay Leaves1
Coriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
Mint Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	301kcal	1204kcal
Protein	27g	106g
Carbohydrate	13g	50g
Fat	17g	67g
Fibre	3.8g	15g
Sugar	3g	12g

Cookd masalas for mutton curry cut

Method

1
To a pressure cooker on medium flame, add the ghee along with the whole spices. Once fragrant add the onions and cook until they turn lightly brown. Add in the tomatoes and cook until they become mushy and turn into a chunky paste. Add in the salt, crushed black pepper and ginger garlic paste and mix to combine.
GheeStar AniseClovesGreen CardamomCinnamonOnionTomatoSaltBlack PeppercornsGinger Garlic Paste
2
Once aromatic and the paste starts to lightly stick to the bottom, add in the mutton. Cook the mutton until almost all of its water evaporates. Add the water and bay leaf and bring it to a boil.
Mutton Curry CutRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderWaterBay Leaves
3
Close the lid and let it pressure cook for 6 whistles on a medium heat. Once finished, let the pressure release naturally. Garnish with coriander and mint.
Coriander LeavesMint Leaves

Before you start

How long does Mutton Thanni Kozhambu take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mutton Thanni Kozhambu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutton Thanni Kozhambu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mutton Thanni Kozhambu 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 Thanni Kozhambu?: 500 grams Mutton Curry Cut, 2 tbsp Ghee, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ½ tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Mint Leaves, 1 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Thanni Kozhambu?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Mutton Thanni Kozhambu?: About 301 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.