Mutton Chop Ullarthiyathu

Kerala style braised and broiled lamb chops

Ingredients                                                     

200g Lamb rack (With single bone, cleaned)

200ml Goat stock 

25gm Sliced onions  

1nos Green chili (Slit)

2nos Garlic clove (Crushed)                                

2pcs Bay leaves

1tsp Peppercorn

2pcs Cloves        

1pc Cassia bark

50ml Coconut oil

50gm Red shallots, thin slices

15no Curry leaves

2pc Red chili whole

1tbsp Ginger & garlic paste

1tsp Red chili powder

1tsp Turmeric

1tbsp Coriander powder

10ml Tamarind pulp   

Crushed peppercorn to taste         

1/2tsp Garam masala powder  

Green chili, ginger juliennes, chopped coriander & fried curry leaves for garnish.

Salt to taste                                                             

Method

Clean the meat properly and tap dry.

Take a thick-bottomed pan, and pour the stock into it. Add sliced onions, crushed garlic, slit green chili, curry leaves (5no), turmeric(1/2 tsp), salt, and whole spices.

Bring the broth to boil. Braise the lamb chops till the meat becomes soft.

Drain out the stock and keep it aside. Pick the cooked chops and keep them aside as well.

In a separate pan, heat the oil, and add red chili whole.

Add the sliced shallots and cook till it turns golden in colour. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for two minutes.

Add all the powdered spices and cook for a minute.

Add the chops, and cook them on a very slow flame. Add tamarind pulp and cook further for 5-6 minutes on moderate flame.

Check seasoning, add crushed peppercorn, garam masala powder, and fresh curry leaves.

Garnish it with green chili, ginger juliennes, coriander leaves, and fried curry leaves.

Serve it as an appetizer with your choice of chutney(s).

Note:

Chops can be braised in water if stock is not available.

The remaining broth can be seasoned, finished, and served as a soup.