MUTTON CHUKKA

 

Ingredients

1. Mutton- 500gms
2. Chopped coconut pieces- 100 gms
3. Dry red chilly -6
4. Coriander seeds – 3 tbsp
5. Pepper – 2 tbsp
6. Fennel seeds – 2 tbsp
7. Jeera – 1tbsp
8. Cardamom – 2
9. Cinnamon stick – 1 small piece
10. Chopped shallots – 2 cup
11. Chopped garlic – 2 tbsp
12. Curry leaves a few
13. Salt as needed
14. Ginger- garlic paste - 2tbsp
15. Chilly powder – 2 tsp
16. Turmeric powder – 1tsp
17. Garam masala – 1tsp
18. Sesame oil – 3 tbsp
19. Vinegar – 1tbsp

Method

1. Wash and clean the mutton pieces and marinate with ½ tsp turmeric powder, chilly powder salt, vinegar and ginger- garlic paste for ½ hr.
2. Pressure cook upto 5-6 whistles in medium flame adding little water and keep aside.
3.  Heat a pan, add dry red chilly, coriander seeds, fennel, jeera, cinnamon and cardamom and dry roast in low flame for few mins. Cool it and grind to powder and keep aside.
4. Heat sesame oil in pan, add chopped coconut pieces, and fry till they turn brown, then remove and keep aside. In the same oil add garlic, sauté well until golden brown, add chopped shallots, curry leaves  and ginger- garlic paste, sauté well, then add crushed pepper, chilly powder, garam masala and ½ tsp turmeric powder, sauté, then add cooked mutton and powdered masala and required salt, mix well.
5. Sauté the mixed mutton on medium flame, once the mutton is dry add fried coconut pieces. MUTTON CHUKKA IS READY TO BE SERVED WITH RICE.