Sirukeerai kothukari masala
Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
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Sirukeerai kothukari masala of minced mutton and amaranth greens with a roasted spice powder and kalpasi. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.
High protein
Ingredients
20 itemsCinnamon1
Green Cardamom5
Cloves10
Star Anise1
Cumin1 tsp
Curry leaves10
Salt1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 pieces
Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped3
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Sirukeerai1 bunch
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Mutton (minced)1000 grams
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 584kcal | 2336kcal |
| Protein | 50g | 199g |
| Carbohydrate | 13g | 53g |
| Fat | 38g | 153g |
| Fibre | 5.1g | 20g |
| Sugar | 3.1g | 12g |
Cookd masalas for sirukeerai
Method
- 1
Add all the spices required for the masala and dry roast it till it is aromatic. Transfer it to a blender and blend it to a fine powder
CinnamonGreen CardamomClovesClovesStar AniseCuminFennel SeedsKalpasi (Stone Flower)
- 2
Heat a kadai, and add oil. Add the curry leaves and green chilli and let it crackle. Add the onions and saute till it turns translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add the masala powders and saute for a minute. Add the tomatoes and cook it till it turns soft and mushy
Curry leavesGreen ChilliGinger Garlic PasteSunflower OilOnionRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderTomatoCoriander Powder
- 3
Add the spinach and mutton and mix till they combine evenly. Add the ground masala powder and mix well. Cook the spinach and mutton in the water it lets out. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
SirukeeraiMutton (minced)
- 4
Add salt and coriander leaves and mix it well for a minute. Take it off the flame and serve it hot
SaltCoriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Sirukeerai kothukari masala take?
- 44 minutes from start to finish. That is 19 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Sirukeerai kothukari masala serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Sirukeerai kothukari masala vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Sirukeerai kothukari masala 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 Sirukeerai kothukari masala?
- 1 bunch Sirukeerai, 1000 grams Mutton (minced), ½ cup Onion, 1 Cinnamon, 5 Green Cardamom, 5 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Sirukeerai kothukari masala?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Sirukeerai kothukari masala?
- About 584 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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