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Tender mutton and soft vegetables simmered in a fragrant, creamy coconut milk gravy. This classic Kerala Ishtu is subtly spiced with whole spices and green chilies, making it a comforting and flavorful main course.
For 4 servings
Sauté Aromatics
Cook Mutton and Vegetables
Pressure Cook the Stew
Tender mutton and soft vegetables simmered in a fragrant, creamy coconut milk gravy. This classic Kerala Ishtu is subtly spiced with whole spices and green chilies, making it a comforting and flavorful main course.
This kerala recipe takes 70 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 531.83 calories per serving with 38.63g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Finish with Thick Coconut Milk
Rest and Serve
Replace mutton with bone-in chicken pieces. Reduce the pressure cooking time to about 10-12 minutes after the first whistle.
Add other vegetables like green beans or cauliflower along with the potatoes and carrots for more texture and nutrients.
Omit the mutton and use a mix of firm vegetables like mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and green peas. The cooking time will be significantly shorter.
Mutton is an excellent source of high-quality protein, which is crucial for building and repairing tissues, muscle growth, and overall body function.
The whole spices used in the stew, such as ginger, black pepper, and cloves, have traditionally been used to stimulate digestive enzymes and promote better gut health.
This dish provides important minerals like iron and zinc from the mutton, which are vital for energy production, immune function, and oxygen transport in the blood.
One serving of this Mutton Stew (approximately 450g) contains around 450-550 calories. The exact count depends on the fat content of the mutton and the coconut milk used.
Mutton Stew can be part of a balanced diet. It is rich in protein from mutton, which is essential for muscle health. However, it is also high in saturated fats from both the mutton and coconut milk, so it should be consumed in moderation, especially for those monitoring cholesterol levels.
Yes, you can. Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. After adding the thin coconut milk (Step 2), bring it to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the mutton is fork-tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
This stew is traditionally served with Appam (laced rice hoppers) or Idiyappam (string hoppers). It also pairs wonderfully with plain rice, ghee rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious gravy.
Coconut milk can curdle or 'split' if it's boiled at a high temperature. To prevent this, always add the thick coconut milk at the end of the cooking process and heat it on the lowest possible flame, just until it's warmed through. Never let it come to a rolling boil.
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