How long does Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu serve?

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

Is Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu 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 Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu?

1 kg Mutton, ½ cup Coconut, 50 grams Mutton Fat, ⅓ cup Groundnut oil, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 8 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu?

About 542 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu

Name: Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ⅓ cup Groundnut oil; 50 grams Mutton Fat; 8 Cloves; 2 Bay Leaves; 3 inch Cinnamon; 4 Onion, Chopped; 3 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 3 Tomato, Chopped; 1 tbsp Rock Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1 tbsp Cumin Powder; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Fennel Powder; 1½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 kg Mutton; ½ cup Coconut, Grated; 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts; 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

60 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 10 min · Cook 50 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 tirunelveli mutton kuzhambu, nellai mutton curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Nellai mutton kari kuzhambu: mutton cooked in groundnut oil and mutton fat with coconut and peanut paste. Mild, serves 6, about an hour, step-by-step video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

21 items

6 people

Groundnut oil⅓ cup
Mutton Fat50 grams
Cloves8
Bay Leaves2
Cinnamon3 inch
Onion, Chopped4
Ginger Garlic Paste3 tbsp
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Tomato, Chopped3
Rock Salt1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tbsp
Cumin Powder1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Fennel Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1½ tsp
Mutton1 kg
Coconut, Grated½ cup
Roasted Peanuts2 tbsp
Water1 cup
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp

Contains: groundnut.

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	542kcal	3252kcal
Protein	38g	225g
Carbohydrate	19g	115g
Fat	36g	218g
Fibre	6.2g	37g
Sugar	5g	30g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
Heat oil in a pot along with the mutton fat on low heat. Add the whole spices (clove, bay leaves, cinnamon) and onion. Saute until it starts to turn golden brown.
Groundnut oilMutton FatClovesBay LeavesCinnamonOnion
2
Add the ginger garlic paste and coriander leaves. Saute for 2 minutes.
Ginger Garlic PasteCoriander Leaves
3
Add the tomato and rock salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomato starts to soften. Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, fennel powder and black pepper powder. Saute for 2 minutes.
TomatoRock SaltTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderRed Chilli PowderFennel PowderBlack Pepper Powder
4
Add the mutton and saute for 3-4 minutes on high heat.
Mutton
5
Grind together the coconut and roasted peanuts. Add this to the mutton.
CoconutRoasted Peanuts
6
Transfer this to a pressure cooker. Add water, cover and pressure cook for 1 whistle on high heat. Then reduce the heat and cook it for 25 minutes on low heat. Open the lid. If needed, heat it to thicken the gravy even further. Mix in coriander leaves and serve.
WaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu 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 Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu?: 1 kg Mutton, ½ cup Coconut, 50 grams Mutton Fat, ⅓ cup Groundnut oil, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 8 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Nellai Mutton Kari Kuzhambu?: About 542 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.