A Distinct Recipe for Making Mutton Thokku at Home

Mutton Thokku is a popular South Indian spicy gravy made using cooked mutton keema. The mutton is cooked twice, once in a pressure cooker with essential spices and then again stir-fried with the gravy for additional flavour. You can serve this delicious dish with naan or rice at parties or casual gatherings. Read on to learn how to make Mutton Thokku.

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A Distinct Recipe for Making Mutton Thokku at Home

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 250 gms mutton keema
• 4 onions finely chopped
• 2 Tomatoes finely chopped
• 3 green chillies finely chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 bay leaf
• A handful Fresh Coriander Leaves chopped
• 1½ tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp oil
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Tomato ketchup

Course Main Dish Cuisine Indian Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings people Ingredients 250 gms mutton keema 4 onions finely chopped 2 Tomatoes finely chopped 3 green chillies finely chopped 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste 1 bay leaf A handful Fresh Coriander Leaves chopped 1½ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp Cumin Powder ¼ tsp turmeric powder 3 tbsp oil salt to taste 1 tbsp Tomato ketchup

Instructions

1. In a pressure cooker, mix keema, a tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, salt and a couple of glasses of water. Close and cook for about 4 whistles.
2. In a wok, heat oil and add bay leaf, onion and green chillies. Sauté well until the onion turns golden brown. Add the remaining ginger-garlic paste, sauté until fragrant and then add tomatoes. Sauté until it becomes mushy.
3. Add the chilli powder, cumin powder, salt and tomato ketchup, and mix well. Once the gravy starts to separate oil, add the cooked keema with stock or water. Increase the heat to high for about 5 minutes and stir occasionally to avoid it from burning. Cook until the gravy thickens.
4. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip You can also use tomato puree or paste instead of ketchup or completely skip it. Share your version of this recipe Have you tried Mutton Thokku at home? How do you prefer cooking this dish? To tell us, share your version of the recipe with us. Frequently Asked Questions How long can I store mutton keema in the refrigerator? You can refrigerate cooked keema for up to 3-4 days in an air-tight container. Can I use shallots instead of onions? Yes. You can use diced or halved shallots instead of onions.