Mutton Varuval - Madurai Style

Steps

1. 1
   Wash the mutton thoroughly and place it in a pressure cooker. Before turning on the heat, combine all the spices and ingredients together first.
2. 2
   Add the finely chopped onions, tomato, ginger-garlic paste, black pepper powder, coriander powder, and coconut oil to the cooker with the mutton.
3. 3
   Pour in a quarter cup of water and mix everything thoroughly by hand, ensuring the spices coat the meat evenly.
4. 4
   Cover and seal the pressure cooker. Bring to high pressure with 3 whistles on high heat, then reduce to low heat for 2 more whistles.
5. 5
   Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally until the cooker cools completely. Open the lid and check if the mutton is fully cooked.
6. 6
   Transfer the cooked mutton with its broth to a flat pan and cook over high heat to evaporate the excess moisture.
7. 7
   As the liquid reduces, season with salt to taste. Keep stirring until the mutton becomes dry and gains a nice sheen.
8. 8
   In the final stage, sprinkle curry leaves and cashew nuts over the mutton and stir well to combine everything thoroughly.
9. 9
   Continue cooking on high heat until the mutton becomes golden-brown and fragrant, then remove from heat and serve.