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MUTTON THUVARAI (MOCHAI) KUZHAMBU

Hi ,
In Bangalore we get good quality mutton ( goat meat), but you need to be cautious in selecting meat.
Here sheep meat is more preferred than goat meat by everyone but the fat content in sheep meat much higher than goat meat. After cooking when cooled the sheep meat gravy has a layer of fat froze and floating on top.
So I prefer goat meat, we like the taste and flavour of goat meat.
Now it is the season of beans in Bangalore, it starts around end of nov and ends by feb mid. I try to make as much dishes with all types of fresh beans. But I never combined vegs and non veg in one dish. This is first time im trying and really we loved the combination.
Our neighbour shared this recipe with us and thank you Caramel aunty for sharing wonderful recipes.
The easy and yummy recipe is as below,

COOKING TIME : 45 MINS.
SERVINGS : 4 MEMBERS.

INGREDIENTS :
Mutton – 500 gms.
Thuvarai / Mochai – 1 cup.
Onions – 1 no.
Cumin – 1 tsp.
Curry leaves -  a sprig.
Coconut – 4 tblsp.
Salt – for taste.
Coconut oil – 2 tsp.
Coriander leaves – 2 tblsp.

FOR GRINDING :
Onion- 2 nos (medium sized).
Garlic – 10 pods.
Ginger – 1”
Dry red chillies – 6 nos.
Cumin – 1 tsp.
Fennel seeds- 1 tsp.
Corainder seeds – 2 tblsp.
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp.
Cinnamon – 1” piece.
Cloves – 3 nos.
Oil – 1 tsp.

METHOD :
1) Chop onions, ginger , garlic to medium sized pieces.
2) Heat oil in kadai, onion, garlic, ginger,red chillies, coriander seeds, cinnamon , cloves, cumin, fennel seeds, turmeric powder and saute till golden brown.
3) Remove and grind to fine paste.
4) Grind coconut to fine paste and keep it aside to add finally.
 5) Heat oil, add cumin, chopped onions, curry leaves and saute till onions turns translucent.
6) Add cleaned mutton , salt, ground masala, close the cooker and cook for 8 to 10 whistles or till mutton cooks to soft.
7) When steam subsides, open and add thuvarai seeds. Cook for one whistle.
8) Finally add ground coconut paste and boil till required consistency.
 9) Add chopped coriander leaves and serve.
10)             The gravy goes well with rice, chapati and dosa too.
HAPPY COOKING!!





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