By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
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A comforting, mild Anglo-Indian style stew featuring tender mutton slow-cooked with whole spices, onions, and potatoes. It is a subtle and aromatic dish perfect for cooler days.
According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Mutton Ishtu from another cuisine is Lahma b'Basal (Egypt): the two share 40% of their ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1
Cut 500g mutton into pieces, rub with 3 g salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Peel 300 g potatoes and cut them into 3 cm cubes.
- 2
Heat 3 tbsp coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and add 4 cardamom pods and 1 cinnamon stick.
- 3
Sauté 3 sliced onions until they turn soft and translucent but not browned.
- 4
Add 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and 3 slit green chilies and sauté for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 5
Add the mutton and sear on high heat until the meat changes color from pink to brownish.
- 6
Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) warm water, cover tightly, and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes until the mutton is nearly tender.
- 7
Add the potato cubes and 3 g salt, cover again and cook on low heat for 15 minutes until the potatoes and mutton are tender.
- 8
Stir in 400 ml coconut milk and simmer uncovered on low heat for 5 minutes without letting it boil hard, so the milk does not split. Taste for salt and serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mutton Ishtu?
Mutton Ishtu is a mild Kerala-style stew of mutton and potatoes simmered in coconut milk with onions, green chilies and whole spices like cardamom and cinnamon, cooked in coconut oil. It is typically served as a main course with appam or parotta.
How do I ensure the mutton is tender?
Low and slow cooking is the key. If the meat is tough after 45 minutes, add a little extra hot water and continue cooking.
Can I use a pressure cooker?
Yes, it will save time. Cook for 4-5 whistles on medium heat to achieve perfect tenderness.
What is the flavor profile?
Unlike spicy curries, this stew is aromatic and mild, highlighting the sweetness of onions and the fragrance of whole spices.
What should I serve this with?
It pairs beautifully with warm sourdough bread, dinner rolls, or steamed rice.
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