Perfect Dry Mutton Fry

Name: Dry Mutton Fry Recipe: Spicy South Indian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 250–500 g mutton (pre-cooked, dry); 2–3 tsp oil; 1 cup sliced onions; 2–3 green chillies (slit); 1 sprig curry leaves; 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (chopped); Salt to taste; 250–500 g raw mutton; 1 onion (sliced); 1 tomato (chopped); 2 green chillies; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; ½ tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red Chilli powder; 1 tsp garam masala; Salt to taste; 2 tbsp oil; Water as needed

Ingredients

250–500 g mutton (pre-cooked, dry)
2–3 tsp oil
1 cup sliced onions
2–3 green chillies (slit)
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
Salt to taste
For Pre-Cooking Mutton:
250–500 g raw mutton
1 onion (sliced)
1 tomato (chopped)
2 green chillies
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red Chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
2 tbsp oil
Water as needed

Difficulty : Medium

Serves : 4

Dry Mutton Fry is a spicy, flavorful, and aromatic non-veg dish made with tender cooked mutton, onions, green chillies, and curry leaves. This easy homemade recipe is perfect as a side dish with roti, chapati, or rice. The mutton is sautéed until slightly roasted, giving it a rich taste and delicious texture. A simple yet tasty recipe that you can prepare for lunch, dinner, or special occasions.

Cooking Steps

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Step 1: Prepare Ingredients (Pre-cooking)
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First, take all the ingredients like cooked mutton (dry), sliced onions, green chillies, curry leaves, and coriander leaves and keep them ready.
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Step 2: Make Mutton Fry
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Heat 2–3 tsp oil in a pan.
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Add curry leaves, sliced onions, and green chillies.
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Sauté until the onions turn light golden.
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Now add the pre-cooked dry mutton and fry well for a few minutes until it becomes flavorful and slightly roasted.
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Finally, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the mutton have to be pre-cooked?

Yes. Pre-cook the mutton with the spices until it is tender and dry, then fry it with onions, green chillies and curry leaves. Raw mutton won't become tender in a quick fry.