Kolhapuri Mutton Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Marinate the mutton pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
• STEP 2.Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
• STEP 3.Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Then, add the marinated mutton and cook until it changes color.
• STEP 4.Add Kolhapuri masala powder, tomato puree, and water. Pressure cook until the mutton is tender.
• STEP 5.In a separate pan, heat oil and add grated coconut. Roast until golden brown and then grind it into a fine paste.
• STEP 6.Add the coconut paste to the cooked mutton and simmer for a few minutes.
• STEP 7.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or Indian breads.

Cooking Tips

• Adjust the spice level according to your preference. Kolhapuri cuisine is known for its spiciness, so use more red chili powder if you like it hot.
• You can make your own Kolhapuri masala powder by dry roasting and grinding spices like red chili, coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper.
• For a richer flavor, you can also add cashew paste or poppy seed paste to the gravy.

Storage and Serving

• Kolhapuri Mutton can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the dish in a pan or microwave before serving.
• Serve hot with steamed rice, jeera rice, naan, or roti.