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Tamil Nadu Chettinad Mutton Pepper Masala Dry Bold Aromatic
Mutton cooked with the complex Chettinad spice blend — kalpasi, marathi mokku, star anise and generous black pepper — the most aromatic dry mutton of Tamil Nadu.
Prep30 min
Cook60 min
Total90 min
Serves4
LevelHard
Method
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1
Make Chettinad masala: dry-roast all whole spices together until fragrant. Grind to a coarse powder.
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2
Heat 3 tbsp oil. Add finely chopped onions.
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3
Cook on medium for 12 minutes until very golden.
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4
Add ginger-garlic paste and curry leaves. Cook 3 minutes.
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5
Add finely chopped tomatoes. Cook 8 minutes until oil separates.
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6
Add turmeric and Chettinad masala powder. Cook 3 minutes.
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7
Add mutton pieces. Toss to coat with the masala.
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8
Cook on medium-high for 8 minutes to brown.
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9
Add 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 45 to 55 minutes until mutton is completely tender.
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10
Uncover. Cook on medium-high for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until the gravy is completely dry and the masala clings to each piece.
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11
Season with salt. Garnish with coriander.
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