Authentic Tamil Nadu Madurai Kari Varuthathu with Steamed Rice
Experience the fiery and aromatic flavors of Madurai with this robust mutton fry, perfectly spiced with freshly pounded peppercorns and curry leaves. Enjoy it hot with a generous mound of steaming rice for an unforgettable feast.
70min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dry roast black peppercorns, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chilies until fragrant, then grind them into a coarse powder.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and sauté the curry leaves and chopped onions until golden brown.
3
Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears completely.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy and oil starts to separate from the masala.
5
Toss in the mutton pieces along with turmeric powder and salt, searing them well in the spice base for five minutes.
6
Cover and cook on medium-low heat until the mutton is tender, adding minimal water only if required.
7
Uncover, sprinkle the freshly ground pepper-fennel spice mix over the mutton, and roast on high heat until dry and well-coated.
8
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot alongside steamed white rice.
Ingredients
500 grams mutton pieces, boneless or bone-in
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 dried red chilies
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
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