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Pollachi Mutton Kulambu

Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Curries & Gravies

Biryani & PulaoCurries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total75 min
Prep15 min
Cook60 min
Serves5
Per serving492 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Pollachi Mutton Kulambu

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Pollachi mutton kulambu: pressure-cooked mutton simmered with brinjal, drumstick and a shallot and coconut paste. Medium-spicy, serves 5, 75 min, video.

High protein

Ingredients

22 items
Cooking for5 servings
  • CuminCumin1 tbsp
  • Coriander SeedsCoriander Seeds1 tbsp
  • GingerGinger, Julienne1 inch
  • GarlicGarlic, Roughly Chopped6 cloves
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli5
  • Small Onion (Shallots)Small Onion (Shallots)10
  • WaterWater5 cup
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder1.5 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¾ tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil3 tbsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds1 tsp
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves8
  • Small Onion (Shallots)Small Onion (Shallots), Diced12
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • BrinjalBrinjal, Wedges4
  • DrumstickDrumstick, Batons2
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped4 sprigs
  • Mutton (Biryani Cut)Mutton (Biryani Cut)1000 grams
  • Coconut (Grated)Coconut (Grated), Grated0.50 cup

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 5. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 5
Energy492kcal2460kcal
Protein44g221g
Carbohydrate21g104g
Fat28g138g
Fibre7.2g36g
Sugar6.6g33g

Cookd masalas for mutton (biryani cut)

Method

  1. 1

    Add the mutton to a pressure cooker, pour 4 cups of water. Add salt, pepper, and turmeric, mix it. Close the cooker and pressure cook it for 6 whistles, turn off the flame. Let the pressure reduce gradually.

    CuminCoriander SeedsGingerGarlicDry Red ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)Coconut (Grated)

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, ginger, garlic, dry red chilies, and let it crackle. Add the shallots, saute them for a few minutes. Add the grated coconut and cook it for a while.

  3. 3

    Transfer the mixture to a blender, add water, and blend it to a fine paste.

    WaterSaltBlack Pepper PowderTurmeric PowderMutton (Biryani Cut)

  4. 4

    In another pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, dry red chilies, and let it crackle.

    Sunflower OilMustard SeedsCuminCurry leavesDry Red Chilli

  5. 5

    Add the shallots and cook it till it turns slightly brown.Add ginger garlic paste and cook it for a few seconds..

    Small Onion (Shallots)

  6. 6

    Add the brinjal and drumstick and cook it for a while, until tender.

    Ginger Garlic Paste

  7. 7

    Add Chilli powder and Turmeric powder, mix it well Add a cup of water, mix it well. Cover and cook it for 10 minutes

    BrinjalDrumstick

  8. 8

    Add the coconut paste to it and cook it till it starts boiling.

    Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderWater

  9. 9

    Add the boiled mutton along with the stock, mix it well. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Season it with salt and black pepper powder. Mix it well.

  10. 10

    Transfer it to a bowl, garnish it with chopped coriander. Serve it hot.

    SaltBlack Pepper PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Pollachi Mutton Kulambu take?
1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.
How many people does Pollachi Mutton Kulambu serve?
5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pollachi Mutton Kulambu vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Pollachi Mutton Kulambu 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 Pollachi Mutton Kulambu?
1000 grams Mutton (Biryani Cut), 0.50 cup Coconut (Grated), 3 Dry Red Chilli, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 8 Curry leaves, 4 Brinjal, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pollachi Mutton Kulambu?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pollachi Mutton Kulambu?
About 492 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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