Kerala Mutton Chops

  • 17 ingredients
  • 6 steps

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

  1. Lightly chop the mutton pieces on both sides.
  2. Keep aside oil and potatoes. Add all the remaining ingredients to the mutton chops and marinate for 3 hours.
  3. Cook the mutton in a heavy bottomed pan, over a low flame, till the mutton becomes soft and dry (about 30 – 40 minutes).
  4. Pour in 4 tablespoons of oil and brown the meat by stirring continuously on a medium flame. Cook till the onions are caramelized.
  5. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves, check for seasoning and remove from flame.
  6. Garnish with deep fried potatoes and serve.