This Bakri Eid, make your feast unforgettable with the fiery, flavorful, and absolutely indulgent Mutton Ghee Roast. Originating from the coastal town of Kundapur in Karnataka, this dish is a spicy, ghee-laden celebration of traditional Indian spices and tender mutton.
The slow-cooked meat, drenched in roasted masalas and desi ghee, offers a rich, smoky, and slightly tangy flavor that’ll steal the spotlight at your Eid table.
Bakri Eid Special: Mutton Ghee Roast Recipe
Introduction
This Bakri Eid, make your feast unforgettable with the fiery, flavorful, and absolutely indulgent Mutton Ghee Roast. Originating from the coastal town of Kundapur in Karnataka, this dish is a spicy, ghee-laden celebration of traditional Indian spices and tender mutton.
The slow-cooked meat, drenched in roasted masalas and desi ghee, offers a rich, smoky, and slightly tangy flavor that’ll steal the spotlight at your Eid table.
For Marination:
- 500 g boneless mutton (cut into medium pieces)
- 1/2 cup curd (yogurt)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
For Masala:
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 6 –8 dry red chilies (Kashmiri for color, Guntur for heat)
- 4 –6 black peppercorns
- 1- inch cinnamon stick
- 3 –4 cloves
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
For Cooking:
- 3 –4 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 onion (finely sliced)
- 1 tbsp tamarind pulp
- 1 tsp jaggery (optional)
- A few curry leaves
Step 1: Marinate the Mutton
- In a bowl, combine mutton with curd, turmeric, salt, and ginger-garlic paste.
- Cover and marinate for 4 hours or preferably overnight in the fridge.
Step 2: Roast and Grind Masala
- Dry roast all the masala ingredients on low heat until aromatic (2–3 minutes).
- Let cool and grind into a smooth paste with a little water.
Step 3: Cook the Mutton
- Pressure cook or boil the marinated mutton until tender (4 whistles in a pressure cooker).
- Reserve the stock if any.
Step 4: Prepare the Ghee Roast
- Heat ghee in a pan. Add sliced onions and sauté till golden.
- Add curry leaves and the ground masala paste. Cook for 5–6 mins until ghee starts separating.
- Add tamarind pulp, jaggery (if using), and cooked mutton along with stock.
- Sauté on medium-high flame until the masala coats the mutton and the ghee separates.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve hot with neer dosa, malabar parotta, rice roti, or steamed rice
- Add a side of onions soaked in lemon juice for freshness
Pro Tips
Use Guntur chilies for heat and Kashmiri chilies for deep red color
Cook slowly for a rich, deep-roasted flavor
Add ghee at the end for that final aromatic punch
Celebrate Bakri Eid with a rich and aromatic Mutton Ghee Roast that brings authentic flavors to your festive table. This traditional South Indian-style recipe, slow-cooked to perfection in pure ghee with bold spices, is the ultimate indulgence for meat lovers.Whether you’re hosting a family feast or cooking for a quiet celebration, this Eid special dish promises to be the highlight of your menu. Follow this step-by-step recipe to recreate the magic and honor the spirit of the festival with a meal that’s full of love, flavor, and tradition.