Kolhapuri Mutton Recipe | A Spicy Maharashtrian Delight
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 60–75 mins
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Category: non-veg
- Cuisine: Maharashtrian
Ingredients
For the Mutton Marination:
- 500g bone-in goat mutton (shoulder or leg)
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
For Homemade Kolhapuri Masala:
- 2 tbsp dry grated coconut
- 1 tbsp white poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 6–8 dry Byadgi red chilies (for color)
- 4–5 dry Guntur/Lavangi red chilies (for heat)
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 2 black cardamoms
- 5–6 black peppercorns
- 1 star anise
- 1 sliced onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1-inch ginger
For the Curry Base:
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 4 tbsp oil (preferably groundnut/sunflower)
- 1 tsp garam masala (optional)
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
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2–2.5 cups water
Instructions
1. Marinate the Mutton:
- Wash and clean mutton.
- Mix with salt, turmeric, and ginger-garlic paste.
- Rest for 30–60 minutes.
2. Make the Kolhapuri Masala:
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Dry roast each ingredient:
- Coconut until golden brown
- Poppy seeds and sesame until they pop
- Chilies until crisp
- Spices until aromatic
- Onion, garlic, and ginger until caramelized
- Cool and grind all into a thick paste using water.
3. Cook the Curry:
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
- Sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
- Add tomatoes and cook till mushy.
- Stir in Kolhapuri masala paste. Cook until oil separates.
- Add marinated mutton and sauté for 5–6 minutes.
- Add water, mix well, and bring to a boil.
4. Simmer or Pressure Cook:
- Slow cook: Cover and simmer for 60–75 minutes.
- Pressure cook: 4–5 whistles.
5. Final Touch:
- Stir in garam masala.
- Garnish with chopped coriander.
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Let it rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Roast each masala ingredient separately for max aroma.
- Want less heat? Use more Byadgi and fewer Guntur chilies.
- Curry tastes better the next day—make ahead!
Find it online: https://barashadas.com/kolhapuri-mutton-recipe/