Karuvepillai Aatu Kari Thokku / Mutton & Curry Leaves Gravy

Karuvepillai Aatu Kari Thokku / Mutton & Curry Leaves Gravy

Ingredients :

To Cook Mutton :

• 250 gms mutton
• 1/4 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp curd
• salt to taste

To Fry & Grind (Masala Paste) :

• 1 small onion
• 20-30 curry leaves
• 1 green chili
• 2 dry red chilies
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds

For Gravy :

• 1 medium sized onion
• 1 medium sized tomato
• 1/4 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp pepper powder
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 4-5 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander

Method :

• Pressure cook mutton with turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, curd and little salt. Add 1/2 cup water and close the lid. Cook for 30 whistles if the meat is tender, otherwise cook for 15 mins. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan or kadhai and fry the above mentioned ingredients to  prepare masala paste. Allow to cool and grind in a mixer adding little water to a smooth paste.
• Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan or kadhai. Tamper mustard seeds. Add chopped onions and curry leaves. Fry for few mins.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped tomatoes. Mash the pulp. Add grounded masala paste, red chili powder, coriander and cooked mutton along with stew.
• Add salt to taste and add water if needed. Cook it closed for 10 mins. Sprinkle pepper powder and cook for another 5-10 mins till the raw smell of masala goes off.
• Garnish with chopped coriander and remove from the heat. Serve hot with rice or roti.