Spicy Mutton Roast – Chettinad Style

When I think about meat roasts lathered with a smooth, yummy, spicy layer of masala - it has to be Chettinad food. Be it dry or gravy, meats cooked in Chettinad style has its own sense of uniqueness when it comes to the taste. Most of them are quite simple to cook and yet have a big bang of flavors - that's what makes Chettinad food stand out from the rest of South Indian cuisines.Coming to the dish - Spicy Mutton roast. Now most roasts are dry and chewy, I like mine to be juicy, meat falling off the bone & finger licking good. So, no this ain't a typical varuval or chukka recipe, if thats what you're looking for. Plus I have added my own twist to this classic recipe that is normally paired with steamed rice, rasam, dal or simply rotis. Trust me - this is all you need to warm up your taste buds in the dull, gloomy Bangalore weather 🙂 It is critically important that the meat that you have chosen to make this dish is either from the thigh or the shoulder. More meaty chunks minus the fat = more taste, a few bones for the added flavor.