Mutton Kuzhambu or Mutton Kulambu is a traditional South Indian gravy dish made with lamb or mutton, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Spicy mutton kuzhambu is made authentic way with ground masala which goes well with some hot rice or some chapati. It can be had with Appam, Idiyappam and Kerala Parotta. Learn how to make perfect mutton kuzhambu with step by step pictures and video.
Coconut Paste - Take coconut, black pepper, fennel seeds in a blender and make into a very smooth paste by adding some water. Set this aside.
Make Tempering - Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add all the tempering whole spices listed and let them sizzle.
Make Masala - Add in sliced onions, shallots and saute for 2 minutes. Add in green chillies and curry leaves and mix well. Add in ginger garlic paste, turmeric and salt. Saute for 1 more minute. Add in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes get soft.
Cooking Mutton - Now add in mutton pieces and stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes. Add in all the spice powders and mix into the mutton pieces and cook for 2 more minutes. Pour enough water to cover the mutton pieces.
Now cover the pressure cooker and cook for 6 to 7 whistle until the mutton is cooked completely. Depending on mutton size and quality, it may cook faster or longer. Sometimes it will take around 10 to 12 whistle as well. Once pressure is naturally released, open the cooker and check whether the mutton is cooked.
Finishing curry - Now add in the ground coconut masala and mix well. Mix well and simmer for 3 more minutes. Add coriander leaves and turn off the heat/ Mutton kuzhambu is ready. Enjoy with your favorite main dish.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mutton Kuzhambu | Mutton Kulambu Recipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
618
% Daily Value*
Fat
52
g
80
%
Saturated Fat
30
g
188
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
91
mg
30
%
Sodium
1327
mg
58
%
Potassium
639
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
1298
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
38
mg
46
%
Calcium
124
mg
12
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.