Kerala Goat Roast (Aattirachi Roast)
Goat simmered tender, then fried down in coconut oil with shallots, curry leaves, black pepper and crisp coconut until dark and almost dry.
- 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
- 1064kcal
- 12.6gcarbs
- 5.6gof which sugars
- 85.9gfat
- 50.8gsaturates
- 59.9gprotein
- 3.6gfibre
- 5.9gsalt
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
Put the goat in a heavy pan with the ginger, garlic, turmeric, half the chilli powder, the coriander, salt and water. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 15 minutes, until nearly tender.
75 min - 2
Heat the coconut oil in a wide heavy pan over a medium heat. Fry the coconut flakes for 1 to 2 minutes until pale gold, then lift them out and set aside.
1 min 30 s - 3
To the same oil add the fennel seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and half the curry leaves and cook for 20 seconds. Add the shallots and green chillies and cook for 12 minutes, until browned.
12 min - 4
Stir in the tomatoes and the rest of the chilli powder and cook for 5 minutes, until soft and jammy.
5 min - 5
Add the goat with all its cooking liquid, the crushed pepper and the ground fennel. Cook uncovered over a medium heat for 25 minutes, stirring more often as it dries, until the meat is dark, glossy and coated with a thick masala.
25 min - 6
Stir in the garam masala, the fried coconut and the remaining curry leaves and cook for 2 minutes. Serve with rice, parathas or appam.
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.
