A must-try dish for Mutton Lovers – Erachi Nalla Malla Bharthad

Karnataka is every food lover’s paradise. This coastal state is known to give the rest of India and the world many evergreen delicacies like Mysore Masala Dosa, Neer Dosa, Pandi Curry, Mysore Pak, Bisi Bele Bath, etc. Besides its famous dishes, Karnataka has many lesser-known culinary gems like Erachi Nalla Malla Bharthad.

If you like mutton, you must try the Erachi Nalla Malla Bharthad. It is a delightful preparation made of simple ingredients, and you can have it for starters or with a side of rice or roti. The juicy and succulent meat combined with the peppercorns and other spices will tingle your taste buds like never before.

Preparation time of Erachi Nalla Malla Bharthad: 60 minutes 

 Ingredients needed for Erachi Nalla Malla Bharthad Recipe

• Mutton meat
• Onion, tomatoes, ginger (chopped)
• Whole peppercorns
• Coriander and curry leaves
• Green chillies
• Soy sauce
• Oil
• Red chilli, turmeric, black pepper, and garam masala powder

How to Make Erachi Nalla Malla Bharthad Recipe

• Add about 50 ml of cooking to a frying pan and fry the raw meat for a couple of minutes before adding turmeric, black pepper, and red chilli powder. Mix well so that the masala combines with the meat.
• Add water, salt (as per taste), and curry leaves to the meat, and let the meat cook. Once the meat is tender and soft, turn off the heat and keep it aside.
• Temper curry leaves and chopped ginger in a different pan. Add onions and sauté it. Once the onions turn brown and golden, add the meat and the gravy, along with 10g of garam masala and 1tsp soy sauce, and stir well to let the meat absorb all the masala and its flavours.
• Cook for a few minutes.
• Transfer the meat to a serving plate/bowl, garnish it with freshly chopped coriander leaves and enjoy delicious Erachi Nalla Malla Bharthad.

Gourmet Getaway by Club Mahindra

At Club Mahindra resorts, we take the utmost pride in giving our patrons the best culinary experience they can have throughout their stay. No matter where you are staying, you can be sure to enjoy local delicacies and get a taste of the rich cuisine in the region.

If you are holidaying at the Club Mahindra Virajpet or Madikeri in Coorg, Karnataka, you can enjoy having the Erachi Nalla Malla Bharthad, a regional mutton-based delicacy and a must-try for all.

About Club Mahindra Chef – Debraj Bhaumik

Trained in many international cuisines like Italian, Mexican, and Lebanese, and having worked in the middle east under eminent chefs of the world, Chef Debraj Bhaumik is a culinary master in the kitchen. With over 26 years of experience, he has won many coveted awards, including the National Award – Chef of the Year in 2007.

Currently the Cluster Executive Chef at Club Mahindra Tamil Nadu and Karnataka resorts, Chef Bhaumik has an undying passion for Indian cuisine. He has done extensive research on the different regional cuisines in India. He has been using all his knowledge, skills, and techniques to curate the best menu for the patrons at Club Mahindra resorts.