Ingredients
- Mutton – 1/2 kg (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- Onions – 1/2 kg (thinly sliced)
- Green Chillies – 8 (slit lengthwise)
- Ginger – 2 teaspoons (finely chopped)
- Garlic – 6-8 (finely chopped)
- Pepper powder – 1 1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Clove powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Fennel Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Cardamom – 3 whole
- Star anise – 1 whole
- Vinegar – 2 tablespoons
- Curry leaves – 3 sprigs
- Coriander leaves – 1/2 cup
- Oil – 4 tablespoons
- Salt to taste
- Potatoes – Julienned and deep fried
How to make Kerala Mutton Chops
- Lightly chop the mutton pieces on both sides.
- Keep aside oil and potatoes. Add all the remaining ingredients to the mutton chops and marinate for 3 hours.
- Cook the mutton in a heavy bottomed pan, over a low flame, till the mutton becomes soft and dry (about 30 – 40 minutes).
- Pour in 4 tablespoons of oil and brown the meat by stirring continuously on a medium flame. Cook till the onions are caramelized.
- Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves, check for seasoning and remove from flame.
- Garnish with deep fried potatoes and serve.