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Mutton Urundai Curry

Mutton Urundai Curry

  • 55 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 40 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 mutton kola urundai kuzhambu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Mutton urundai curry of fried mince balls with coconut and besan in a tomato gravy with kalpasi. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 55 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

27 items

4 people
  • Mutton (minced)750 grams
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
  • Onion, Finely Chopped3
  • Coconut (Grated), Roasted3 tbsp
  • Coriander Leaves, Chopped2 tbsp
  • Besan Flour3 tbsp
  • OilFor Deep Frying
  • Groundnut oil2 tbsp
  • Cinnamon1
  • Green Cardamom4
  • Cloves4
  • Star Anise1
  • Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 pieces
  • Fennel Seeds1 tsp
  • Green Chilli, Chopped2
  • Curry leaves1 sprigs
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Cumin Powder½ tsp
  • Tomato4
  • Water2 cup
  • Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • Coriander Leaves, ChoppedFor garnish

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

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

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy567kcal2268kcal
Protein40g159g
Carbohydrate23g90g
Fat36g145g
Fibre6.3g25g
Sugar6.9g28g

Cookd masalas for mutton (minced)

Method

  1. 1

    Add the mutton mince, salt, ginger garlic paste, masala powders to a blender and blend till smooth. Transfer the mutton to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients for the urundai. Mix well till all ingredients combine evenly.

    Mutton (minced)SaltGinger Garlic PasteRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderOnionCoconut (Grated)Coriander LeavesBesan Flour

  2. 2

    Roll and shape them into even sized spheres. Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the mutton on a medium flame for 10 minutes till it turns golden brown. Keep it aside.

    Oil

  3. 3

    Heat a kadai, add oil, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, kalpasi, fennel seeds , green chillies, curry leaves and let it crackle.

    Groundnut oilCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesStar AniseKalpasi (Stone Flower)Fennel SeedsGreen ChilliCurry leaves

  4. 4

    Add the onions and saute till it turns light brown. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.

    OnionGinger Garlic Paste

  5. 5

    Add the masala powders and saute for another minute. Add the tomatoes and and mix till it becomes mushy.

    Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderCumin PowderTomato

  6. 6

    Add water, bring it to a boil. Season it with salt and black pepper powder and mix well. Add the fried mutton urundai and mix gently. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Cook till the gravy thickens. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve it hot with rice.

    WaterSaltBlack Pepper PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Mutton Urundai Curry take?
55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mutton Urundai Curry serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutton Urundai Curry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mutton Urundai Curry 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 Urundai Curry?
750 grams Mutton (minced), 3 tbsp Coconut (Grated), 3 tbsp Besan Flour, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, 1 Onion, 1 Cinnamon, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Urundai Curry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mutton Urundai Curry?
About 567 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    Joanna JoshuaSeptember 2023

    Made this with minced beef instead of mutton! turned out amazing!

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