RECIPES OF SRI LANKA

Elu Mus Curry (Mutton Curry)

Ingredients

900 gm

50 ml

1

4 cloves

4 slices

50 ml

1/2 tsp

2 tsp

1/2 tsp

1/4 tsp

3 tsp

1 tsp

1/4 tsp

1 sprigs

500 m

1/4 tsp

1 tsp

Mutton
Vinegar
Onion
Garlic
Ginger
Oil
Chile powder
Paprika
Turmeric
Pepper (black)
Coriander
Cumin
Fenugreek
Curry leaf
Coconut milk
Curry powder
Salt

1. Cut the mutton into bite size pieces and place in a bowl
2. Pour on the vinegar and leave to marinade for 30 minutes
3. Chop the onion, then grind in a pestle and mortar with the garlic and ginger
4. Heat the oil and fry the onion, garlic and ginger
5. Add the chile powder, paprika powder, turmeric, black pepper, coriander powder, cumin powder, fenugreek and curry leaves and stir fry for 3 minutes
6. Drain and remove the mutton from the marinade and add to the pan
7. Fry for 5 minutes, then pour in the coconut milk together with
   the marinade and bring to the boil
8. Cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for I hour, or until mutton is cooked
9. Just prior to serving sprinkle with the curry powder and add salt to taste