Puffed Rice With Spicy Mutton (mudhi Mansa)

Puffed Rice with Spicy Mutton (Mudhi Mansa) is a traditional dish from Odia Cuisine that combines the lightness of puffed rice with the bold flavors of spicy mutton. It's a perfect dish for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Dietary Restrictions Non Vegetarian Main Course Odia Spicy Mutton Puffed Rice Odia Cuisine
Puffed Rice With Spicy Mutton (mudhi Mansa)

Ingredients

  • 500g mutton, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups puffed rice (mudhi)
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, pureed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2-3 green chilies, slit
  • 4-5 curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few minutes.
  3. Add mutton pieces, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the mutton is browned.
  4. Pour in the tomato puree, green chilies, and curry leaves. Cook until the oil separates.
  5. Add 2 cups of water, cover the pan, and let the mutton cook until tender.
  6. Once the mutton is cooked, add the puffed rice and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pan Knife Cutting board Spatula

Tools

Stove Pan lid

Serving suggestions

Serve the Puffed Rice with Spicy Mutton hot with a side of sliced onions, lemon wedges, and green chutney.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, add more red chili powder or green chilies according to your preference.

Cost

$15