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How to Make Mutton Varuval (Malaysian Indian-Style Goat Curry) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mutton Varuval is a delicious and flavorful Malaysian Indian-style goat curry recipe that is popular in Tamil cuisine. The dish is known for its rich and complex blend of spices, tender chunks of mutton, and deep, hearty flavors.

This traditional recipe has been passed down through generations and has become a staple in Malaysian Indian households. It is often made for special occasions, family gatherings, and festive celebrations.

The key to a great Mutton Varuval is the careful se...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds goat stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 small red onions, quartered
  • 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
  • 2 whole star anise pods
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons curry leaves, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground paprika
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Season goat meat with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and black pepper.
  • Place red onions in a blender; grind into a smooth paste.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, star anise, and cardamom pods; cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add fennel and cloves; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon curry leaves; stir in the onion paste. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir curry mixture for 5 minutes; add ginger-garlic paste and continue cooking until flavors meld, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomato into the curry mixture. Cook and stir until mushy, about 4 minutes. Add the seasoned goat meat; cook until browned, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer goat curry to a slow cooker; cook on High until meat is tender, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the remaining 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, garam masala, curry powder, and paprika until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add a few cups of the curry from the slow cooker; heat until oil rises to the top. Add remaining 1 tablespoon curry leaves and cilantro; cook until gravy thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour back into the slow cooker and blend well.

    • Nutrition

    206 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 949mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 543mg

    Categories

    Malaysian recipes
    Indian recipes
    Goat recipes
    Curry recipes