Chettinad Mutton Kuzhambu Recipe
Chettinad Mutton Kuzhambu is a spicy and aromatic South Indian curry, rich in flavors from freshly ground spices and coconut. This traditional recipe pairs perfectly with steamed rice, dosa, idiyappam, or chapati. Ingredients For the Mutton: 500g mutton (bone-in pieces) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 cup water Salt to taste For the Kuzhambu: 2 tbsp sesame oil (gingelly oil) 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 2–3 dry red chilies A few curry leaves 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chili powder 2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp black pepper powder Tamarind extract (from a small lemon-sized tamarind ball, soaked in water) 2 cups water (adjust as needed) Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish) For the Chettinad Masala (to grind): 2 tbsp grated coconut 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 2–3 dry red chilies 1-inc...