Kothu Kari Kuzhambu Recipe – Mutton Keema Curry

Ingredients

• 300 grams Mutton Kheema
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
• 2 Cloves (Laung)
• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
• 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
• 1 Star anise
• 2 Dagad phool (/pathar phool/black stone flower)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Garlic finely chopped
• 1 Green Chilli finely chopped
• 2 Onions finely chopped
• 2 Tomatoes finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
• 2 teaspoons Coriander Powder (Dhania)
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 1/4 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
• 1/4 Mint Leaves (Pudina)
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. To begin making the Kothu Kari Kuzhambu Recipe/ Mutton Keema Curry, in a pressure cooker, heat oil on medium flame.
2. Once the oil is hot, add in all the whole spices – bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms, star anise, stone flower petals and allow it to sizzle.
3. To this add the ginger, garlic and green chilli. Next add in the onions and cook until transparent.
4. Once the onions are well cooked, add in the tomatoes and cook until mushy.
5. Once the onion-tomato mix has come together, add in the spices – red chilli powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, coriander leaves, mint leaves, mutton keema and salt to taste.
6. Mix well and close the pressure cooker. Pressure cook the Kothu Kari Kuzhambu for 2 whistles and turn off the flame.
7. Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the cooker. Check the salt and seasonings and adjust according to taste. Transfer the Kothu Kari Kuzhambu to a serving bowl and serve hot.
8. Serve Kothu Kari Kuzhambu along with Steamed Rice or eat it along with Ghee Roast Dosa Recipe – Crispy Paper Dosa Recipe for a simple yet delicious meal.