Mutton Chukka

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Mutton Chukka is a Chettinad cuisine from Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu state in South India.The word chukka means 'Dry Curry'. Mutton Chukka is well known for its spiciness.
This is a spicy dry preparation of mutton and is strongly flavored with the spices. So lets learn how to make south indian style mutton chukka with step by step pictorial recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Served AsDinner, Lunch
CuisineSouth Indian
Recipe Taste Salty, Spicy
Servings 3
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Ingredients
  

  • 400 gm Mutton cubes, preferably boneless
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 Cinnamon small stick
  • 3 Cardamom
  • 3 Cloves
  • 1 Bay leaf small
  • 1 Onion large, chopped finely
  • 1 Tomato large, chopped finely
  • 3 Dry Red Chili or as per your heat preference
  • 2 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chilly powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper powder
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as required
  • 2 tbsp Coriander leaves chopped
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Instructions
 

  • In a pan heat the oil. Add in the cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamon, Cloves and the Bay leaf. Let it crackle.
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  • Add in onions, dry chilies, ginger garlic paste, curry leaves and sauté for about 2 mins.
    Mutton Chukka - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Add mutton, salt to taste and mix well.
    Mutton Chukka - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Cover the pan and cook in medium heat for 10-15 mins till the water released by the mutton dries up.
    Mutton Chukka - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Add chopped tomatoes and cook till it turns mushy.
    Mutton Chukka - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Add the Turmeric powder, cumin powder, fennel powder, garam masala powder, chilly powder and pepper powder, mix well and cook for about a min.
    Mutton Chukka - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Add water, cover the pan and cook on medium heat till the mutton is cooked completely. Mine took about 40-45 mins. Cooking time will differ upon the quality of meat. Add water little at a time and cook till done completely.
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  • Add chopped coriander leaves, cook for a min and take off the heat.
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Recipe Nutrition

Calories: 134 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 0.04 g | Sodium: 22 mg | Potassium: 265 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 910 IU | Vitamin C: 23 mg | Calcium: 63 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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