Mutton Kolhapuri
Dive into the rich culinary voyage of Maharashtra with Mutton Kolhapuri, a dish that brings fireworks to your palate. This spicy and robust curry will take you on a delectable ride, blending an exotic mix of spices and coconut.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 grams Mutton (cut into pieces)
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
- Salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 Tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 6-8 Curry Leaves
- 1 Cinnamon
- 2-3 Cloves
- 2-3 Cardamom Pods
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- 4-5 Dried Red Chillies (adjust to taste)
- 30 g Coconut (grated)
- Salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the mutton pieces, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger paste, garlic paste, and salt. Mix well, cover, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 2
In a pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves, green cardamom pods, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute until the spices release their aroma.
- 3
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 4
In a separate pan, dry roast coriander powder, cumin powder, paprika, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, fenugreek seeds, and dried red chilies until fragrant. Let them cool and then grind into a fine powder.
- 5
Add the ground spice mixture to the pan with the onions and mix well.
- 6
Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the masala.
- 7
Add the marinated mutton pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- 8
Pour in enough water to cover the mutton, and season with salt. Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 45-50 minutes or until the mutton is tender and cooked through.
- 9
In the meantime, grind the grated coconut with a little water to make a smooth paste.
- 10
Once the mutton is cooked, add the coconut paste to the pan and mix well. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- 11
Check the seasoning and adjust salt and spices as needed.
- 12
Your Mutton Kolhapuri is ready to be served. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.