Sri Lankan Spicy Mutton Curry Recipe without Tomato (KETO)

I am pretty sure that you may have tasted mutton curry, but have you ever tasted Sri Lankan spicy mutton curry recipe without tomatoes? If not, you are in the right place. Today, I am going to show you a unique way to make delicious Sri Lankan spicy mutton curry recipe at home.

The spicy mutton curry is one of the famous dishes in Sri Lanka. People in Sri Lanka prepare mutton curry very often, especially for ceremonies and functions.

The majority of people cook Sri Lankan spicy mutton curry in the same way, but I am going to show you a unique way which is easy yet tasty.

It is a keto-friendly dish, thus KETO diet people can have this curry.

Alright, without talking much let’s jump into the recipe. Here is the best and easy way to make Sri Lankan spicy mutton curry recipe without tomatoes.

My Favourite Combos

1. This Recipe + Basmathi Rice + Tomato Rasam
2. This Recipe + Rice + Eggplant Milky Curry + Carrot Tomato Sambol + Rasam
3. This Recipe + String Hoppers + Dhal Curry

Sri Lankan Spicy Mutton Curry Recipe

Ingredients

• Mutton – 1kg
• Onion – 150g
• Crushed ginger – 1 ½ tablespoon
• Curry powder – 4 tablespoons
• Fenugreek Seeds – 1 ½ teaspoon
• Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
• Thick coconut milk – 150ml
• Thin coconut milk – 350ml
• Cooking oil – As you need (KETO people use the Organic Coconut Oil)
• Salt – As you need (KETO people use the Himalayan Pink Salt)

Instructions

1. Rinse the mutton well enough and cut it into small pieces.

2. Take the small onions or shallots and cut them into half. Also, finely chop the ginger root as shown in the picture below.

3. Get ready with fenugreek seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and curry powder.

4. Prepare thin and thick coconut milk.

5. Heat the oil in a cooking wok and add onions. Saute them for 2 or 3 minutes. Then, add fenugreek seeds and saute them until onions turn golden.

6. Now, add thin coconut milk, turmeric powder, curry powder, and salt. Mix well.

7. Cook covered under high flame for 2 minutes.

8. Add the mutton and give a good mix.

9. Cook covered under high flame for 12 to 15 minutes. In a halfway through take off the lid and give a good stir to avoid burning.

10. Now, add thick coconut milk and mix well.

11. Cook covered under very low flame for 8 to 10 minutes.

12. Taste the curry and adjust salt if needed.

13. Finally, switch off the flame and add crushed ginger. Give one last good mix.

14. This is how to make the best Sri Lankan spicy mutton curry recipe without tomatoes. Serve and enjoy this simple thick gravy spicy mutton curry.

Notes

1. I always buy the mutton with some fat in it. Mutton with a bit of fat is great for this curry.

2. Small onions or shallots are good for this curry. If it is hard to find use the large one.

3. If you don’t like more spiciness, reduce the amount of curry powder according to your taste.

4. I instantly made coconut milk. If it is hard, use coconut milk powder or bottled coconut milk.

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