Nellai Style Mutton Sukka — நெல்லை முறை மட்டன் சுக்கா
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Nellai Style Mutton Sukka

நெல்லை முறை மட்டன் சுக்கா

60 mins Serves 4 Medium Chef Karuppasamy Kongu 4.3 (619)

Authentic Tamil Nadu style nellai style mutton sukka 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.

    Nellai Style Mutton Sukka step 1
  2. 2

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

    Nellai Style Mutton Sukka step 2
  3. 3

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

    Nellai Style Mutton Sukka step 3
  4. 4

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

    Nellai Style Mutton Sukka 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.

    Nellai Style Mutton Sukka 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: 471 kcal
  • Protein: 11 g
  • Carbs: 25 g
  • Fat: 18 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.