#Mutton Chukka is a lick-smacking Chettinad cuisine from Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. The word chukka means ‘Dry Curry’. Mutton Chukka is well known for its spiciness. I want to try mutton chukka as Chettinad version, this is a spicy dry preparation of mutton and is strongly flavored with the spices. It pairs well with curd rice, paratha or any roti varieties, biryanis etc. Here is a simple yet interesting recipe for all mutton lovers…Enjoy!

Ingredients:
Oil – 1 tbsp
curry leaves – few
turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
mutton boneless – 500 gms
salt – 2 tsp
water – 1 cup
ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp

chukka powder:
cinnamon – 1 inch
cardamom -2
cloves – 3
dry red chili – 5
cumin seeds – 1 tsp
coriander seeds – 1 tsp
fennel seeds – 1 tsp
pepper corns – 2 tsp

varuval:
oil – 1 tbsp
green chili – 1
small onion – 10
curry leaves – few
ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
salt – as per taste