I am happy to share my Mom’s ultimate Mutton Chops Green Masala recipe! This delicious recipe combines succulent mutton chops with a fragrant and vibrant green masala paste, resulting in a truly unforgettable culinary experience.
The secret to the incredible taste of this dish lies in the perfect combination of herbs and spices. Fresh coriander leaves, fragrant mint leaves, green chilies, and a few aromatic spices create a green masala that adds a delightful flavour to the tender mutton chops.
The mutton/lamb chops are marinated in a green masala paste and then coated with a thin layer of mashed potatoes. These lamb chops are then rolled in breadcrumbs and shallow fried to perfection.
Whether you’re a fan of spicy food or appreciate the complex flavors of Indian cuisine, this recipe is sure to impress you. It’s perfect for a special occasion or to impress your guests with a delicious and unique dish. So, let’s get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Lamb or Mutton Chops Green Masala recipe !
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Ingredients for Mutton Chops in Green Masala
“Ingredients for Mutton Chops.”
- Mutton or Lamb Chops – 6 to 7 or approximately 700 grams
- Juice of 1 sour lime
- Salt to taste
- For the Marination (Green Masala Paste)
- – Garlic – 7 to 8 cloves
- – Ginger – 1.5 inches
- – Green Chillies – 7 to 8
- – Whole spices (Cinnamon stick – 1″, Peppercorns – 3/4 tsp, cloves – 4)
- – Cumin seeds – 3/4 tsp
- – Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- – Mint leaves – 1/4 cup
- – Coriander leaves – a small bunch
- Other Ingredients
- – Potatoes – 4 to 5 medium (boiled & mashed. Add a little salt)
- – Eggs – 2 whole beaten
- – Plain flour/maida – 1/2 cup
- – Dried breadcrumbs
- – Oil for frying.
How to Cook Mutton/Lamb Chops
- Prepare the chops by flattening them with a mallet for even cooking. You could also get this done from your butcher.
- Wash the lamb chops well and add salt and lime juice or vinegar.
- The next step is to blend the ingredients for marination into a smooth paste. Apply this paste all over the mutton chops and set aside for at least 30 minutes to an hour to allow the marination to seep into the chops.
- Now transfer the chops into a pressure cooker, preferably in a single layer. Add half a cup of water and pressure cook on medium to high heat until 3 whistles. Cooking time depends on your pressure cooker too.
- Once done, open the lid of the pressure cooker and dry up the liquids completely on a high flame. Then transfer the mutton chops onto a plate to cool.
- Boil potatoes in a pressure cooker and mash them when cool. Add salt to the potatoes.
- Frying the Mutton/Lamb Chops –
- Roll the chops in flour and then coat with a thin layer of mashed potato.
- Next, dip it into beaten eggs and coat it with dried breadcrumbs, similar to the potato chops recipe.
- Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the mutton chops until golden on medium heat.
- Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.
Serving Suggestions
Prepare these Mutton Chops with Green Masala on special occasions and serve them as a starter or as an appetizer. Serve them with some green salad, chutney, or ketchup.
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Printable Recipe (Mutton Chops Green Masala Recipe)
Mom’s Ultimate Mutton Chops Green Masala Recipe
Ingredients
For Marination
- 6 – 7 Mutton/Lamb Chops approx. 750 grams
- Juice of 1 sour lime
- Salt to taste
For the Green Masala Paste
- 7 – 8 cloves Garlic
- 1.5 inch Ginger
- 7 – 8 Green Chillies
- Whole spices Cinnamon stick – 1″, Peppercorns – 3/4 tsp, cloves – 4
- ¾ tsp Cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- ¼ cup Mint leaves
- Coriander leaves – a small bunch
Other Ingredients
- 4 to 5 medium Potatoes boiled & mashed with a little salt
- ½ cup Flour for coating
- 2 whole Eggs beaten
- ½ cup Dried breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying.
Instructions
How to cook Mutton Chops
- Prepare the chops by flattening them with a mallet for even cooking.
- Wash the chops well and add salt and lime juice or vinegar.
- Blend the ingredients for marination into a smooth paste. Apply this paste all over the mutton chops and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Now transfer the chops into a pressure cooker, preferably in a single layer. Add half a cup of water and pressure cook on medium to high heat until 3 whistles.
- Once done, open the lid of the pressure cooker and dry up the liquids completely on a high flame. Then transfer the mutton chops onto a plate to cool.
- Boil potatoes in a pressure cooker and mash them when cool. Add salt to the potatoes.
Frying the Mutton Chops
- Roll the chops in flour and then coat them with a thin layer of mashed potato.
- Next, dip it into beaten eggs and coat it with dried breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the mutton chops until golden on medium heat.
- Serve hot with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.
Notes
- You could also fry the mutton chops without the potato coating if needed.
- Adjust green chillies to suit your taste.
- Cook potatoes in a pressure cooker and mash with a little salt
- Adjust salt to taste.
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