Mutton Bhuna
Indian Indian - South Indian Classics

Mutton Bhuna

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A rich, deeply spiced curry slow-cooked until the aromatic tomato and onion reduction clings intimately to the tender cuts.

Ingredients

  • • 600g bone-in mutton, curry-cut
  • • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh coconut
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tsp coarsely crushed black peppercorns
  • • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • • 10 curry leaves
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1/2 cup water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the mutton with the ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, salt, and water for 5 whistles until tender.

2
Phase 2

In the coconut oil, fry the sliced coconut and curry leaves until golden; set aside.

3
Phase 3

Add the cooked mutton with its stock to the same pan and roast on high heat.

4
Phase 4

Stir until the gravy dries and coats the mutton; add the crushed pepper and fried coconut.

5
Phase 5

Serve with parotta, appam, or rice.