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Suthu Koluppu

Suthu Koluppu

  • 55 min
  • mild
  • Serves 6

Prep 10 min · Cook 45 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.

Also known as Mutton Fat Curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Suthu koluppu is a mutton fat curry with shallots, green chilli and whole spices, finished with ground pepper. Mild, serves 3, about 55 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

18 items

6 people
  • Black Peppercorns1 tsp
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Oil2 tbsp
  • Fennel Seeds1 tsp
  • Cloves4
  • Green Cardamom4
  • Cinnamon1 inch
  • Curry leaves2 sprigs
  • Small Onion (Shallots), Slices1 cup
  • Green Chilli2
  • Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder1½ tbsp
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Salt1½ tsp
  • Mutton Fat500 grams
  • Water2 cup
  • Coriander Leaves2 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 6 people
Energy648kcal3888kcal
Protein7.2g43g
Carbohydrate10g60g
Fat64g386g
Fibre3g18g
Sugar2.4g14g

Method

  1. 1

    Add pepper seeds,cumin seeds to a mixer jar and blend into fine powder.

    Black PeppercornsCumin

  2. 2

    In a kadai, add oil, cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, curry leaves and saute for a minute.

    OilFennel SeedsClovesGreen CardamomCinnamonCurry leaves

  3. 3

    Now add shallots, green chili and saute for 3 minutes. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.

    Small Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliGinger Garlic Paste

  4. 4

    Add kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix it well.

    Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderTurmeric PowderSalt

  5. 5

    Add the mutton fat and mix it well. Add water, cover and cook it for 15 mins.

    Mutton FatWater

  6. 6

    Add the blended powder Add coriander leaves, and serve it only when it's hot.

    Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Suthu Koluppu take?
55 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Suthu Koluppu serve?
6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Suthu Koluppu vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Suthu Koluppu 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 Suthu Koluppu?
500 grams Mutton Fat, 1½ tbsp Garam Masala Powder, 1 cup Small Onion (Shallots), 4 Cloves, 4 Green Cardamom, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Suthu Koluppu?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Suthu Koluppu?
About 648 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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    bhuvanaNovember 2024

    what is the ginger:garlic ratio 1:1 . and is this the lamb intestine (தோஞ்சில்). I will try and upload.

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