How long does Mutton Uppu Kari take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mutton Uppu Kari serve?

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

Is Mutton Uppu 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 Uppu Kari?

1000 grams Mutton Curry Cut, 25 Dry Red Chilli, 30 Small Onion (Shallots), 15 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Uppu Kari?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Mutton Uppu Kari?

About 481 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mutton Uppu Kari

Name: Mutton Uppu Kari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 1000 grams Mutton Curry Cut; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Rock Salt; ½ cup Water; 15 cloves Garlic; 25 Dry Red Chilli; ¼ cup Gingelly Oil; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 inch Cinnamon; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 30 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 Tomato, Chopped; 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 sprigs Curry leaves

60 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min

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6 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 Authentic Mutton Uppu Kari · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Mutton uppu kari from Tamil Nadu: pressure-cooked mutton fried dry in gingelly oil with garlic, shallots and red chilli. Mild, serves 6, an hour, with video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

15 items

6 people

Gingelly Oil2 tbsp
Mutton Curry Cut1000 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Rock Salt2 tsp
Water½ cup
Garlic15 cloves
Dry Red Chilli25
Gingelly Oil¼ cup
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Small Onion (Shallots)30
Tomato, Chopped1
Black Pepper Powder2 tsp

Contains: sesame.

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	481kcal	2886kcal
Protein	38g	226g
Carbohydrate	22g	133g
Fat	29g	175g
Fibre	8.7g	52g
Sugar	5.9g	35g

Cookd masalas for mutton curry cut

Method

1
Heat gingelly oil in a pressure cooker. On high heat, add the mutton pieces and saute for a few minutes until the colour starts to change and brown lightly.
Gingelly OilMutton Curry Cut
2
Add all the other ingredients. Cover and pressure cook for 20 minutes on medium heat. Once pressure is released, open the cooker.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderRock SaltWater
3
In a pestle and mortar, crush the garlic. Remove the stems from the dry red chillies.
GarlicDry Red Chilli
4
In a pan, heat gingelly oil and add fennel seeds, cinnamon, dry red chilli and curry leaves. Once it turns aromatic, add the garlic and shallots. Saute until the shallots start to change colour.
Gingelly OilFennel SeedsCinnamonCurry leavesSmall Onion (Shallots)
5
Add the tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes, until it softens.
Tomato
6
Add the cooked mutton and cook for 10 minutes or until the excess water dries up, stirring at regular intervals. Finish with black pepper powder and a sprinkling of curry leaves. The dish is ready to serve!
Black Pepper PowderCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Mutton Uppu Kari take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mutton Uppu Kari serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutton Uppu Kari vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mutton Uppu 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 Uppu Kari?: 1000 grams Mutton Curry Cut, 25 Dry Red Chilli, 30 Small Onion (Shallots), 15 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Uppu Kari?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Mutton Uppu Kari?: About 481 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.