Varuthu Araitha Kari Kuzhambu/Mutton Gravy with Fresh Ground Masala Recipe/Mutton Kuzhambu Recipe –Sunday special Mutton Gravy/Kari Kuzhambu with step by step photos

Varuthu Araitha Kari Kuzhambu/Mutton Gravy with fresh ground masala  is a very tasty and totally irresistible gravy which can served with steam cooked white rice or with idlis or dosas for breakfast. "Varuthu Araitha kari kuzhambu" in tamil means roasting and grinding the masalas and then making the mutton gravy with that masala. Do try out this delectable mutton gravy and post your comments here. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc here, Mutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

Here’s how to make mutton kuzhambu with step by step photos…

Ingredients

Mutton/Attu Kari	1 kg
Onion	2 finely chopped
Green Chillies	2-3
Fennel Seeds/Sombu	1 tsp
Curry Leaves/Karuvepilai	10-12
Turmeric Powder	½ tsp
Salt	As needed
Gingelly Oil/Nallaennai	2 tbsp
Cilantro/coriander leaves	2 tbsp finely chopped

For Roasting & Grinding

Oil	2 tsp
Coriander Seeds/Dhaniya	3 tbsp
Black Pepper/Milagu	1 tsp
Cumin Seeds/Jeeragam	1 tsp
Fennel Seeds/Sombu	½ tsp
Cinnamon Sticks/Pattai	2
Cloves/Kirambu	3-4
Cardamom/Elachi/Elakkai	2-3
Dry Red Chillies	8-10
Coconut Grated or pieces	½ coconut

Oil	2 tsp
Onion	2  or shallots [15-20]
Ginger *	3 inches [chopped]
Garlic cloves *	8-10
Tomato	3-4 finely chopped

*you can use ginger & garlic paste -2 tbsp

Preparation Time: 10-12 minutes                       Recipe Category: Main Course

Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes                              Recipe Cuisine: Tamil Nadu, Indai

Author: Priya Anandakumar

Method

For Roasting & Grinding

Clean, cut and wash the mutton pieces really well and keep it aside.

Heat 2 tsp oil in a kadai/pan, add coriander seeds/dhaniya and sauté until it starts to change color.

Now add black pepper, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and roast until nice aroma arises.

Add cinnamon sticks, cardamom/elachi, cloves and fry for few more seconds.

Now add dry red chillies and fry for few more seconds.

Finally add the coconut and give a good stir and switch off the stove.

Transfer this mixture to a plate and let it cool for grinding.

Add this to the mixer and grind to fine powder.

Heat 2 tsp of oil in kadai/pan, add chopped onions and sauté well until they turn translucent.

Add ginger and garlic cloves or ginger & garlic paste to the onions and sauté well.

Now add finely chopped tomatoes and sauté well until they turn mushy. Let this cool down well.

Add this sautéed onions & garlic to the already ground masala powder in the mixer.

Grind everything really well to fine paste with enough water and keep it aside.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pressure cooker, add 1 tsp of fennel seeds and fry until nice aroma arises.

Add curry leaves/karuvepilai and fry until it turns crispy.

Now add the finely chopped onions, green chillies and sauté well until it turns to golden brown color.

Add the cleaned and washed mutton pieces, turmeric powder, salt and stir really well. Stir really well for about 10 minutes.

Add the ground masala paste and give a good stir.

Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles. Wait for the steam to release.

Open the pressure cooker and the kari kuzhambu is ready to be enjoyed. Finally add 2 tbsp of finely chopped cilantro/coriander leaves and enjoy.

Yes, delicious, finger licking and tasty Varuthu Araitha Kari Kuzhambu/Mutton Gravy with fresh ground masala is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it hot with steam cooked white rice or idlis or dosas.

Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc here, Mutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

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