Rich and Spicy Ghee-Roasted Mutton

Name: Rich and Spicy Ghee-Roasted Mutton (Mutton Ghee Roast)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 18 ounces mutton, cut into pieces; ½ cup plain yogurt; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 6 dried red chiles; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 2 cloves; 1 teaspoon methi seeds (fenugreek seeds); 1 teaspoon methi seeds (fenugreek seeds); 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 6 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 2 tablespoons ghee; 2 sprigs curry leaves; 2 teaspoons jaggery; Kosher salt

Mutton Ghee Roast

Preparation info

Yield:
4 to 5
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

A signature dish from the Konkani/Goan kitchens, Mutton Ghee Roast features succulent mutton slow roasted in generous ghee and an aromatic blend of spices. Intensely flavorful and slightly spicy, it’s a celebration of coastal culinary traditions that never fails to impress.

Ingredients

18 ounces mutton, cut into pieces

Asia
India
Starter
Gluten-free

Method

To marinate the mutton: In a mixing bowl, combine the mutton, along with the yogurt, turmeric powder, lemon juice, and salt, to taste. Mix well and massage the marinade into the mutton pieces. Set aside for a minimum of 30 minutes, or even overnight.

To make the ghee roast masala: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the red chiles, peppercorns, cloves, methi seeds, coriander see