How long does One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka serve?

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

Is One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka 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 One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka?

1 kg Mutton, 1½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 Onion, 3 Green Chilli, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka?

About 497 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

One Pot Pepper Mutton ChukkaCook

One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka

Name: One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 kg Mutton; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Butter; 2 Onion, Slices; 3 Green Chilli; 15 Small Onion (Shallots); ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; ½ cup Water; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1½ tbsp Coriander Leaves

40 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 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 chukka, mutton sukka · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

One pot pepper mutton chukka: mutton pressure-cooked with shallots and black pepper. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 40 minutes plus marinating, step-by-step video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Mutton1 kg
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Butter3 tbsp
Onion, Slices2
Green Chilli3
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Water½ cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Black Pepper Powder1½ tsp
Coriander Leaves1½ 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	497kcal	1988kcal
Protein	53g	210g
Carbohydrate	16g	62g
Fat	26g	103g
Fibre	3.4g	14g
Sugar	5.4g	22g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
In a mixing bowl add the Mutton, Ginger Garlic Paste, Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Garam Masala, Cumin Powder, Fennel Powder and Salt. Mix until thoroughly combined and let it marinate for at least an hour in a refrigerator.
MuttonGinger Garlic PasteKashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin PowderCoriander PowderSalt
2
In a pressure cooker, add butter and onions, green chilli and shallots. Saute until the onions are translucent and add the fennel seeds and add the marinated mutton. Saute for 2-3 minutes on a high flame and pour 1⁄2 Cup water and pressure cook on moderate heat for 20 mins or 9 whistles.
ButterOnionGreen ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)Fennel SeedsWater
3
Let the cooker rest until all the pressure releases, open the lid and cook on a high flame until the water evaporates. Add curry leaves and black pepper powder at the end and cook for 2 more minutes on a high flame. Serve hot with parotta or rice.
Curry leavesBlack Pepper PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka 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 One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka?: 1 kg Mutton, 1½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 Onion, 3 Green Chilli, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in One Pot Pepper Mutton Chukka?: About 497 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

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DDOctober 2023
It's reallyyyy good and super easy to make. Before adding water in cooker i have added a spoon of curd. it gave a good consistency and texture
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Keerthanaa ShriAugust 2025
tried it … simple ingredients…easy to cook and really yum….
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PavithraaJuly 2025
tried this recipe and it come out good. Its simple and easy to cook.