Mutton Roast (Mutton Varathiyathu) (മുട്ടൻ റോസ്റ്റ്)
Category: main — dry mutton roast
Course: main | Diet: non-vegetarian
Meal roles: main
festive
snack

Pressure-tender mutton roasted dry with a punchy masala and coconut slivers.

Spice level: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Mutton, small pieces
qty: 150
unit: g
name: Shallots, sliced
qty: 40
unit: g
name: Ginger-garlic paste
qty: 6
unit: g
name: Dried red chillies
qty: 3
unit: num
name: Chilli powder
qty: 3
unit: g
name: Garam masala
qty: 2
unit: g
name: Turmeric
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Coconut oil
qty: 12
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 5
unit: num
name: Salt
qty: 2
unit: g

Steps:
Pressure cook mutton with salt and turmeric until just tender; drain.
In oil, brown shallots, ginger-garlic, red chillies and curry leaves.
Add chilli, turmeric, garam masala; roast hard until aromatic.
Add the mutton and stir-fry until dry, darkened and glossy, about 10 minutes.
Serve with porotta, appam or rice.

Tags: mutton
dry
festive