Chettinad Goat Curry
Peppery Tamil goat curry with a freshly ground fennel, black pepper and chilli masala, shallots and curry leaves.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £4.00 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 1059kcal
- 14.2gcarbs
- 6.4gof which sugars
- 84.1gfat
- 49.2gsaturates
- 61.3gprotein
- 4.5gfibre
- 6.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toast the coriander, fennel, cumin, peppercorns, chillies, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, star anise, poppy seeds and coconut in a dry pan over a medium heat for 3 minutes, until fragrant. Cool, then grind to a fine powder.
3 min - 2
Heat the coconut oil in a heavy pot. Add the fennel seeds and half the curry leaves for 20 seconds, then the shallots. Cook for 10 minutes until golden.
10 min - 3
Add the ginger and garlic for 2 minutes, then the tomatoes, turmeric and salt. Cook for 8 minutes, until soft and jammy.
8 min - 4
Add the goat and half the ground masala and cook for 8 minutes, stirring, until coated and lightly browned.
8 min - 5
Pour in the hot water, cover and simmer on low for 1 hour 30 minutes, until tender. Lamb shoulder needs about 1 hour.
90 min - 6
Stir in the rest of the masala and curry leaves. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, until the gravy is thick and glossy. Scatter with coriander and serve with rice or parotta.
10 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
