Nadan (Kerala) Mutton Curry

Heat a heavy bottomed pan and dry roast all the ingredients mentioned under grinding section.Allow this to cool completely and grind to form a fine powder

In a vessel,add the prepared masala powder,mutton,turmeric powder,ginger-garlic paste,one green chilli,shallots,1 sprig curry leaves,salt to taste and water.Cook until mutton is done. Alternatively this can be cooked in pressure cooker too

Heat 3 tbsp oil in earthern vessel.Add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Add curry leaves,green chilies,ginger and garlic.Saute for few seconds.

Add onion and sliced coconut. Cook until onion turns completely soft,stirring frequently

Add chopped tomato and mix well. Cook until mushy.Add chilli powder,if required and saute for about 1 minute.

Add the cooked mutton along with the stock to the vessel.Add more salt if required.Mix well until combined.

Cover and cook over medium flame for about 10 to 12 minutes or until gravy turns thick.Finally add 1 tsp coconut oil and few curry leaves, mix. Serve hot with rice or parotta