Madurai Style Mutton Kuzhambu — மதுரை முறை மட்டன் குழம்பு
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Madurai Style Mutton Kuzhambu

மதுரை முறை மட்டன் குழம்பு

65 mins Serves 3 Hard Chef Meenakshi Iyer Chettinad 4.2 (396)

Authentic Tamil Nadu style madurai style mutton kuzhambu cooked in gingelly oil with freshly ground Chettinad masala — fiery, aromatic and deeply traditional.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Dry roast fennel, coriander seeds, dried red chillies, star anise and stone flower, then grind fresh with coconut.

    Madurai Style Mutton Kuzhambu step 1
  2. 2

    Heat gingelly oil, fry curry leaves and onions until deep golden.

    Madurai Style Mutton Kuzhambu step 2
  3. 3

    Add ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, turmeric and salt; cook to a soft masala.

    Madurai Style Mutton Kuzhambu step 3
  4. 4

    Add madurai style mutton kuzhambu and sear on high flame for 5 minutes so the masala coats every piece.

    Madurai Style Mutton Kuzhambu step 4
  5. 5

    Add the ground masala with a little hot water, cover and cook until tender and the oil separates. Garnish with coriander.

    Madurai Style Mutton Kuzhambu step 5

சமையல் குறிப்பு

மசாலாவை சமைக்கும் அன்றே அரைக்கவும்; கடை பொடி செட்டிநாடு சுவையை தராது.

Grind the masala fresh on the day you cook — bottled powder never gives Chettinad flavour.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 404 kcal
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 26 g
  • Fat: 11 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.