Akash Kumar, Jamshedpur: As the winter season approaches, the demand for non-veg dishes like mutton and chicken increases. These days, a special and traditional dish of mutton, “Mutton Chusata”, is becoming the first choice of the eaters. This delicious and nutritious dish is not only wonderful in taste, but also provides warmth to the body in winter.
What is mutton suckling?
Mutton suckling is prepared from the part of mutton which contains the fat and the surrounding meat. Special spices and the method of cooking it on low flame makes it even more delicious. Hemant Prasad, who sells mutton suckers, says that about 15-20 kg of mutton suckers are sold daily at his shop. Its price is only ₹ 250 per piece, which is enough for one person.
Why is it special in winter?
Mutton suckling keeps the body warm and energetic during cold weather. Regular customer Arvind says that its taste is amazing and eating it in winters gives a refreshing feeling to the body. Eating it in winter provides essential nutrition and warmth to the body, which makes it an ideal dish for winters.
How to make Mutton Suckata
Making Mutton Chusata is simple, but the use of right spices and the art of cooking on low flame makes it special.
Required Materials:
Mutton Suckas (including fat): 500 grams
Ginger-garlic paste: 2 tbsp
Onion: 2 (finely chopped)
Tomato: 2 (crushed)
Curd: ½ cup
Spices: Turmeric, Chilli, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala
Oil/Ghee: 4 tbsp
Salt: as per taste
How to make Mutton Chusata?
Wash the mutton suckling and marinate it in curd, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chilli and salt for 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion until golden.
Add crushed tomato and spices to it, fry the spices.
Add marinated mutton and cook on low flame.
Once the mutton becomes soft, add garam masala and serve garnished with green coriander.
Confluence of health and taste
Mutton suckling is not only delicious but also gives energy and warmth to the body in winters. This is the reason why its popularity is increasing rapidly in the cold season. If you also want to enjoy taste and health in winter, then definitely try Mutton Chusata!
FIRST PUBLISHED: December 27, 2024, 16:40 IST
