Black Pepper Indian Mutton Curry Recipe (2024)

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Here’s a bold, fiery hot, warming mutton curry that is exploding with flavors. It’s got that kick from black pepper that is the most important spice ingredient in this curry. A wholesome meal in itself with served with rice or flatbread.

Black Pepper Indian Mutton Curry Recipe (1)

This fiery mutton curry made with black pepper corns is one delicious dish that pairs beautifully with steamed rice, rotis, dosas, idlis and many more. It’s a wonderful treat for all the spice lovers. This South Indian styleis very easy to make and tastes delicious. It’s one of the spiciest and the most aromatic curry.

Ingredients Needed

  • Mutton or lamb – any cut of the meat
  • Loads of black pepper, freshly grounded
  • Cumin powder
  • Coriander powder
  • Turmeric powder
  • Red chili powder or cayenne pepper
  • Onion
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Lemon juice
  • Oil
  • Curry leaves – of you can’t find it, skip it
  • Bay Leaves

You can use any cut of mutton or lamb for this curry. Chops, shanks or shoulders.

How To Make Mutton Curry?

  1. Rinse mutton/lamb pieces under tap water. Add all the marination ingredients and to mutton and allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours in the fridge.
  2. Heat coconut or vegetable oil in a pan. Add garlic and ginger pieces. Fry for 1 minute.
  3. Add finely chopped onions, curry leaves, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cloves. Cook till onions turn soft.
  4. Add marinated mutton and ¾ teaspoon salt.
  5. Add freshly ground pepper, coconut pieces. Continue to cook for 4 minutes.
  6. Add 2 cups water and mix well. Cover, simmer and allow meat to cook on low flame until mutton gets cooked.
  7. Once curry reaches desired consistency turn off flame and serve hot with rice.

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Black Pepper Indian Mutton Curry Recipe (2)

Black Pepper Mutton Curry (Indian Lamb Curry)

Jyothi Rajesh

Here’s a bold, fiery hot, warming mutton curry that is exploding with flavors. It’s got that kick from black pepper that is the most important spice ingredient in this curry. A wholesome meal in itself with served with rice or flatbread.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 428

Ingredients

For Marination-

  • 1 lbs 450 grams Mutton, cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice

For Curry-

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger thin slices
  • 10 curry leaves you can find it in Indian stores. You can skip it
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coconut slices thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoon ground pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Rinse mutton/lamb pieces under tap water. Add all the marination ingredients and to mutton and allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours in the fridge.

  • Heat coconut or vegetable oil in a pan. Add garlic and ginger pieces. Fry for 1 minute.

  • Add finely chopped onions, curry leaves, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cloves. Cook till onions turn soft.

  • Add marinated mutton and ¾ teaspoon salt.

  • Add freshly ground pepper, coconut pieces. Continue to cook for 4 minutes.

  • Add 2 cups water and mix well. Cover, simmer and allow meat to cook on low flame until mutton gets cooked.

  • Once curry reaches desired consistency turn off flame and serve hot with rice.

Notes

Nutritional Info– Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1098mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 276IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 3mg

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  1. Abhinav says

    Hi
    I love this recipe. can I cook without marination? direct.

    Reply

    • jyothirajesh says

      I’d always recommend marinating meat atleast for 30 minutes. But if your pressed of time, you can add meat to the dish and add in all the spices. Please note – marinating meat always makes the dish taste better

      Reply

  2. Dolly Tejani says

    Hi,

    Can we cook this pepper mutton curry in pressure cooker as cooking mutton in a pan takes a very long time.

    Thanks,
    Dolly

    Reply

    • jyothirajesh says

      Yes Dolly you can definitely cook in pressure cooker. Just watch the water quantity you add.

      Reply

Black Pepper Indian Mutton Curry Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How much mutton for 2 people? ›

As a general guideline, it's safe to assume that each person would need about 100-150 grams of mutton per serving, so for 20 people, you would need about 2-3 kilograms of mutton.

How much mutton is required for 25 persons? ›

How much meat per person?
Number of PeopleBone-In MeatBoneless Meat (250g per serve)
15-165.6kg4kg
17-186.3kg4.5kg
19-207kg5kg
258.75kg6.25kg
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How many people can eat 1 kg of mutton curry? ›

Fresho Mutton - Curry Cut, From Whole Carcass, Antibiotic Residue-Free, 28 to 34 pcs
Net WeightNumber of PcsServing Size
1 kg28 to 34 pcs (Each piece of about 30 to 35 g)4-6 people

Which part of mutton is best for curry? ›

Shoulder: The shoulder cut is highly recommended for making mutton curry [2]. It is known for its rich flavor and tender texture, which makes it perfect for slow cooking. The shoulder cut is bone-in, which adds depth and richness to the curry gravy. Leg: Another popular choice for mutton curry is the leg cut [1].

How much mutton do I need for 4 people? ›

What weight of meat per person to order?
Boneless MeatNumber of PeopleBone in meat
1lb / 0.45kg2 – 3
2lb / 0.91kg4 – 53lb / 1.36kg
3lb / 1.36kg6 – 74lb / 1.82kg
4lb / 1.82kg8 – 96lb / 2.73kg
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How much mutton is required for 4 people? ›

Average Portion: On average, a serving of mutton curry is around 100-150 grams per person.

How much meat is enough for 20 people? ›

In other words, if you're cooking for 10 people, you'll want at least five pounds of meat total. For 20 people, plan to purchase 10 or more pounds of meat.

How much mutton for a 50 person? ›

50*250=12500gm I.e 12.5 kgs of mutton is sufficient for 50 people.

What is a serving of mutton? ›

Mutton provides 28 grams of protein per serving of 3-ounces or 56% of the daily value. They contain 9 grams of fat or 14% of the daily value in 3-ounces. Mutton contains 93 mg of cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol can raise your blood cholesterol levels.

Is mutton curry unhealthy? ›

Mutton is a good source of essential nutrients that contribute to overall health. It is rich in high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle building, tissue repair, and immune function.

How much meat per person for curry? ›

If cooking for a crowd, sear the meat in batches, as this will ensure for even cooking and aim to serve roughly 150-200g of meat per person, to ensure everyone is well fed!

Which masala is best for mutton? ›

Suhana Meat Masala Powder is a ready-to-use blend of fragrant spices that transforms any meat into restaurant-worthy curry in minutes. This versatile मटन मसाला infuses your mutton with warming spices like black cardamom.

Why does mutton curry taste bitter? ›

Your curry can taste bitter if the spices and garlic are burnt or if you've added too much fenugreek to the dish. You see, the secret to cooking a delicious curry recipe is to create a spicy paste and slowly cook it before adding your meat.

What is the difference between mutton masala and mutton curry? ›

There is a huge difference in the flavor and texture of marinated vs not marinated mutton. Meat Masala is stronger in flavor than regular garam masala. It has red chilies included in it. Using a lot of meat masala can easily make your dish very hot.

How much meat do I need for 2 adults? ›

A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is: Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.

Is 2 pounds of meat enough for 2 people? ›

If meat is the central part of your dish, you will most likely want 1/2 of a pound per person. When cooking for 8 people, you'll want 4 pounds of meat. On a typical week night when you're cooking for just 2, 1 pound of boneless meat should be sufficient.

Is 1lb of meat enough for two people? ›

When cooking something like steak, turkey or pork, where meat is the main dish of the meal and paired with a few side dishes, we recommend about 1/2 pound (eight ounces) per person, or up to 3/4 (12 ounces) pound for bigger appetites and those who love leftovers.

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