Mutton Ularthiyathu, Kerala style Mutton Dry Roast

Initial Preparation:

1. Clean and wash the mutton pieces. Drain the water completely.
2. Marinate the mutton pieces using the ingredients mentioned in 'For marination' and set aside for 15-20 minutes.
3. Add the marinated mutton pieces and ½ cup of water in a pressure cooker. Mix well and cook for about 4-5 whistles or until the mutton is cooked well.
4. Remove from heat and let sit until the pressure is settled down.

Mutton Dry Roast Preparation:

1. Heat coconut oil in a heavy bottomed wide pan and splutter mustard seeds.
2. Add in the coconut bites and fry until slightly golden in color.
3. Then add in the sliced pearl onions, green chillies, curry leaves and saute until the onions become translucent.
4. Add in the chopped ginger, garlic and saute until the onion turns light brown in color.
5. Add in the cooked mutton pieces along with gravy and combine well. Adjust salt.
6. Cook until the water content evaporates completely on medium heat. Stir occasionally.
7. Then add in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, garam masala, pepper powder(adjust according to your taste) and mix well.
8. Fry until the mutton pieces become dark brown in color.
9. Serve hot with Palappam, Idiyappam, chappathi or rice :)