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5 Popular South Indian Mutton Dishes You Must Try

Kerala Mutton Stew

Flavoured with spices like clove and cinnamon, this mild and creamy stew is a combination of succulent mutton pieces, potatoes, carrots, and onions simmered in coconut milk. It tastes best with appam.

Chettinad Mutton Curry

Originating in Chettinad, Tamil Nadu, the spicy mutton curry uses ingredients such as coconut, poppy seeds, tamarind, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, star anise, and red chillies. 

Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani

Hailing from the Nizam's kitchens of Hyderabad, the iconic dish combines succulent pieces of mutton with long-grain basmati rice in a blend of aromatic spices and saffron-infused milk. 

Karnataka Mutton Saaru

The flavourful mutton soup, often consumed during monsoon and winter seasons, is a perfect comfort food. The mutton is slow-cooked in a blend of spices, tamarind and coconut. It is usually served with steamed rice or finger millet balls.

Tamil Nadu Mutton Chukka

Often served as an appetizer, the spicy dry dish comprises bite-sized mutton pieces sauteed in a variety of spices and curry leaves. It goes perfectly with rice and rotis.