Finger-licking Spicy Mutton Chops Dry

Ask any meat-lover how hard it is to say no to a juicy and spicy plate of mutton chops dry.
The tenderness of the meat, coupled with the finger-licking masala, is all too tempting just
by the sound of it. Mutton chops Dry is a dish originally from the North of India. The meat is
dry and crispy on the outside and soft and succulent on the inside. Mutton chops serve as
the perfect appetizer for a good meal.

Our lip-smacking recipe is sure to make mutton chops a staple at every get-together with
family or friends. Check it out!

Nutritional Benefits Of Mutton Chops

The meat in this dish, mutton, has a multitude of nutrients. It is rich in proteins and vital
vitamins and minerals like zinc, B12, iron, etc. These essentials nutrients are essential for
muscle growth, maintenance, and function.

Mutton Chops Dry Recipe

I.Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the chops

• Mutton Chops - 6-7 pieces or 250 gm

• Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
• Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp fine chopped
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 1 tbsp

For the tempering

• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Fennel seeds or saunf - ¼ tsp
• Peppercorns - 10 to 12 whole pieces
• Curry leaves - 1 strand or 10 to 12 leaves

For the masala

• Grated coconut - 1 tbsp

• Fennel seeds or saunf - ½ tsp
• Cloves or lavang - 1
• Cinnamon or daal chini - ½ inch
• Peppercorns - 1 tbsp
• Dry red chilli - 1
• Garlic pods - 3
• Ginger - ½ inch
• Onion - 1 piece
• Tomato - 1 piece

II. Method

1. To make the masala, gather all the ingredients in a mixer/ grinder. By adding
water little by little, grind into a smooth paste.
2. Before marinating the mutton chops, you need to clean them first. Using the
turmeric and salt, clean the mutton chops thoroughly. Rinse them a few times
and keep them aside.
3. In a pressure cooker, add 1 tsp of oil. Once the oil is heated, add the mutton
chops and cook till the meat turns pink. Next, add the paste made in step 1,
turmeric powder, salt, and a little water. Mix everything.
4. Close the pressure cooker and cook till you hear five whistles. After that, let it
cool and remove the lid.
5. Next, we prepare the tempering. In a saucepan or kadhai, take some oil. Add
all the tempering ingredients. Once they start to crackle, add the mutton chops
prepared above. You can add salt if needed.
6. Cook the mutton chops on medium flame till all the water evaporates and they
become dry.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves before serving.