Famous Erode Killu Kari Recipe

The South Indian specialty dishes are of a class and in taste as well as nutritious value they are superb. Many of the South Indian recipes are popular the world over because of their superb features. Many South Indians during their tours abroad are surprised to see most of the popular South India dishes served in the restaurants in other countries. It is a known fact that the South Indian dishes are popular not only all over India but, all over the world. Those who crave for non-vegetarian dishes cannot compromise for the mouthwatering South Indian mutton and chicken specialties. The Erode Killu Kari Recipe is so famous that an Indian cuisine without this item is considered incomplete. The Killu Kari is one of the most favorite mutton preparations for many. This non-vegetarian dish is a ginger-garlic mixed dish. The fact that this dish belongs to the South Indian spicy dishes variety makes it more special. Though Erode Killu Kari is served in all major restaurants, this can be easily prepared in homes also.



The various non-vegetarian dishes that contain the ginger-garlic paste are favorites of South Indians. In South Indian households, they seldom by ready-made spice “mixes”. They grind the spices in the kitchen using a grinding stone. The pickles as well as various dishes are mixed with the ground spices. These spices make the South Indian dishes so delicious. The South Indian dishes are quite nutritious also. When the non-vegetarian food stuffs are cooked with the spices they become more healthy foods. When spices are added in the correct proportions, they prevent the formation of harmful toxins inside the body. One cannot imagine South Indian lunch or dinner without pickle.

The ginger-garlic paste is used for preparing chicken masala also. The chicken pieces are marinated with red-chilly, salt and ginger-garlic paste.  The spices and coconut are ground and made into thick paste by adding a little water and mixing. Garlic and onion are added to oil in a pan that is already hot. Then the already prepared ginger-garlic paste is added and heated for three minutes. Then the chopped marinated chicken pieces are added and heated for another 5 minutes. Finally coconut paste and water are added and cooked for some more time.



Now, coming back to the famous Erode Killu Kari, it is a mutton dish that may be served along with rice. According to the Erode Killu Kari recipe, the ingredients that required for this dish are mutton – 250g, small onions – 250g, oil – 50 ml, cumin – 1 tsp, turmeric powder – ¼ tsp, ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp and dried red chilly – 10 numbers.

Method of preparation of Erode Killu Kari

The oil is to be heated in a frying pan and the mutton is to be cut into small pieces. Add cumin into the pan and when it splutters, transfer the mutton pieces into the pan and fry for some time. Add turmeric powder and ginger garlic paste and continue frying till there is no raw smell. After adding the chilly, fry for some more time. After adding required quantities of salt and water, the pan may be covered with a lid and boil for a few minutes. When the masala is thick and the mutton pieces are soft, stop boiling and take the pan out of the stove. The hot Erode Killu Kari may be served with rice.