Mutton · Starter
Mutton Ukad
Home-style Mutton Ukad: mutton boiled with spices, then finished dry. Mild, clean, and tender. A starter we serve at Hind Bhuvan in Wakad, Pune.
- Total
- 75 min
- Servings
- 4
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 60 min
Ingredients
Mutton (bone-in pieces)500g
Onions2 large, sliced
Ginger-garlic paste2 tbsp
Red chili powder2 tsp
Turmeric powder1 tsp
Coriander powder2 tsp
Cumin powder1 tsp
Garam masala1.5 tsp
Curry leaves15-20
Bay leaves2
Cinnamon stick1 inch
Cloves4-5
Cardamom pods2-3
Black peppercorns1 tsp
Saltto taste
Oil3-4 tbsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Optional finish
Fresh coriander leaves2 tbsp, chopped
Wateras needed
Method
- 01
Boil mutton with turmeric, salt, bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and peppercorns until tender. Reserve a little stock.
- 02
Heat oil. Add curry leaves and sliced onions. Cook until golden.
- 03
Add ginger-garlic paste, then chili, coriander, and cumin. Cook 2 minutes.
- 04
Add boiled mutton. Fry on medium-high heat, adding a splash of stock if it sticks, until the pieces are dry and coated.
- 05
Finish with garam masala, a spoon of ghee if you like, and coriander. Serve hot.
Tips
Ukad means boiled. Tenderness comes from the first boil, flavor from the dry finish.
Do not drown the pan; ukad should stay dry.
Ukad is on our Wakad starter list for both mutton and chicken. Pair it with a Kala or Lal thali when you visit.
FAQ
- What is Mutton Ukad?
- Mutton boiled with spices, then pan-finished dry. It is a classic Maharashtrian starter. Hind Bhuvan serves it in Wakad.
- What is the difference between Kala and Lal masala?
- Kala masala is Khandeshi: roasted whole spices ground dark and smoky. Lal masala is from Satara and Kolhapur: red, hot, and often eaten with tambada and pandhra rassa. At Hind Bhuvan in Wakad we roast both in-house.
- Where can I eat Mutton Ukad in Wakad, Pune?
- Hind Bhuvan serves it at Shankar Kalat Nagar, Wakad, near NKGSB Bank. Open daily 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Call +91 89563 05494 or see the menu on hindbhuvan.com.
Taste this at Hind Bhuvan, Wakad
Mutton Ukad is on our menu in Wakad. Call to reserve, or see the menu first.
