Mutton Stew Kerala

Method

1. 1

   Marinate mutton: Cut 750g mutton into medium pieces. Mix with half tsp turmeric, 1 tsp black pepper powder and salt. Marinate 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Make coconut milk: Prepare thick and thin coconut milk from 1 fresh coconut.

3. 3

   Prepare vegetables: Dice 2 potatoes and 1 carrot into cubes. Slice 1 large onion, 3 green chillies and 1-inch ginger thinly.

4. 4

   Cook spice base: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil. Add 2 cardamoms, 3 cloves and 1 cinnamon. Add sliced onion, green chilli and ginger. Cook 8 minutes until soft.

5. 5

   Add ginger-garlic: Add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and fry 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add marinated mutton: Add the mutton. Cook on medium heat 6-8 minutes.

7. 7

   Add vegetables and thin coconut milk: Add diced vegetables. Pour 1.5 cups thin coconut milk. Add salt and half tsp pepper.

8. 8

   Pressure cook: Cover and pressure cook for 5-6 whistles until mutton is tender.

9. 9

   Add thick coconut milk: Open cooker. Reduce heat to lowest. Add thick coconut milk. Stir gently 3-4 minutes. Never boil.

10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Mutton stew should be pale, mildly spiced and creamy. Serve with appam or puttu.