Saturday, January 21, 2012

Piping Hot Mutton Curry



I love spicy cooking once in a week. Its not only mouth watering and makes you feel like you ate a hearty meal. This is obviously only for those who like a little spice in their dishes. You can eat this with rice, chappati, or any Naan.
 


Ingredients:

500g mutton , cleaned, chopped and fat removed
4 -5 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions sliced
2 medium tomatos chopped
1/4 cup coriander leaves
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon  red chili powder(kashmiri lal mirch powder preferred)
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
4 -5  green chilli's, whole
1 teaspoon fresh grounded black paper
3 inches cinnamon stick (approx.)
2 small cardamom
1 big cardamom
3 cloves
3 garlic mashed
1/2 inch ginger, mashed
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons yoghurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup water
salt according to taste

Method:
In a pressure cooker heat the oil on a medium flame. Add the mustard and cumin seeds and heat till mustard seeds start splattering.Add the onions and saute till golden brown. Add turmeric powder and saute for another minute. Add mashed ginger, garlic and green chillies and saute for about 1 minute.Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamoms and cloves and saute for about 2 minutes.Add the chopped tomatoes and saute till the tomato smell disappears and mash the tomato with your stirring spoon.Add the chilli powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, garam masala and saute for about 1 minute.Add the cleaned mutton pieces and stir till mutton turns slightly pale on the outside - approximately 3 minutes.Now add the yoghurt, lime juice and salt and stir well mixing all the ingredients in the cooker. Let it cook for about 2 minutes.Now add the water and coriander leaves and stir well.Close the lid of the pressure cooker and let it cook for about 6 whistles and then off the gas.Let the pressure escape from the cooker and then open it.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm.

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