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A delicious Madurai-style ghee mutton chukka — you should definitely try this without missing it!

Usually when making non-veg dishes, some people add a lot of masalas, while some don’t add any masalas at all. But honestly, recipes made with fewer spices turn out even tastier than those loaded with masalas. Today we are going to prepare a very simple Madurai-style ghee mutton chukka using shallots and a little ghee — it tastes absolutely amazing. If you try this once at home, you will keep making it again and again.

If guests visit your home, make this for them too. Instead of regular mutton chukka, try this simple style prepared only with shallots and ghee — it tastes fantastic. From small kids to elders, everyone will love it. Any recipe made with shallots always tastes better, plus shallots have natural immunity-boosting benefits. So definitely try this mutton chukka at home.

If you don’t have much time to cook, this recipe is perfect — it gets done quickly. With very few ingredients, you can make a super tasty mutton chukka that everyone at home will love. Next time you buy mutton on a Sunday, try this instead of the usual mutton chukka or mutton gravy. This simple recipe pairs wonderfully with rasam rice and tastes amazing. You can also mix it with hot rice and eat — it’s delicious. If you have a busy day at home and want to reduce your cooking time, this recipe is a great option. Everyone will definitely love this flavourful and super tasty dish.

Now let’s see how to make this delicious Madurai-style ghee mutton chukka.

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Preparation Time

30 minutes

Serve

2 to 3 Persons

Cinnamon – small piece
Cloves – 2
Cardamom – 2
Star anise – 1
Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
Pepper – ½ tbsp
Fennel seeds – ½ tbsp
Cumin seeds – ½ tbsp
Green chillies – 6
Curry leaves – 3 sprigs

Pressure cooker – to cook the mutton
Pan / Kadai – to roast masala & sauté the chukka
Mixer jar – to grind the roasted spices
Spoon – for mixing and sautéing
Knife – to cut onions and chillies
Cutting board – to chop ingredients
Small bowls / cups – to measure masala, ghee, oil
Stainless steel plate – to keep cooked mutton & masala

In a pan, without adding oil, dry roast the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, star anise, coriander seeds, pepper, fennel, and cumin.
Add green chillies and curry leaves and roast until fragrant.
Let it cool completely and grind it coarsely in a mixer.
👉 Madurai style secret: Do NOT grind it too fine — it must be slightly coarse.

Heat ghee (1 tbsp) + oil (2 tbsp) in a pan.
Add chopped shallots and sauté until golden.
Then add:
Ground masala
Cooked mutton
Mutton stock (only little as required)
Mix well and sauté on high flame until it becomes dry like chukka.
Finish by adding ½ tbsp ghee on top and mix once.

Serve hot for the best taste.
Add onion rings and lemon wedges on the side.
Garnish with curry leaves for added aroma.
Pairs well with chapati, parotta, dosa, kal dosa, white rice, or biryani.
Serving on a banana leaf gives an authentic Madurai feel.
For guests, drizzle ½ tsp ghee on top before serving — tastes heavenly.

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Madurai-style ghee mutton chukka is an easy, hotel-style dish you can prepare at home. The perfect spice balance, rich ghee flavour, and well-cooked tender mutton make this dish unbelievably delicious. It suits family get-togethers, weekend special meals, or even as a spicy side dish for parotta.

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