Here's a delicious recipe for Mutton Curry with rich flavors and tender meat
Ingredients
- 500g mutton (goat or lamb)
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 2-3 green chilies, slit
- 1 cup yogurt (curd)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable, mustard, or ghee)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4-5 cloves
- 4-5 black peppercorns
- 2-3 cardamom pods
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp meat masala (optional)
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Mutton
- In a bowl, mix mutton with yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and half of the minced ginger and garlic. Let it marinate for at least 1-2 hours (preferably overnight for better flavor).
2. Cook the Curry Base
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and black peppercorns. Fry for a minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
- Add the remaining ginger and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and release oil.
3. Add Spices
- Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes until the spices are well incorporated into the tomato-onion mixture.
4.Cook the Mutton
- Add the marinated mutton to the pan. Sear the meat on high heat for 5-7 minutes until it turns slightly brown.
- If using a pressure cooker, add about 1 cup of water, cover, and cook on medium heat for about 4-5 whistles (or until the meat is tender). If using a regular pot, add 2 cups of water and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally until the mutton is cooked and tender.
5.Finish the Curry
- Once the mutton is cooked, add garam masala powder and meat masala (if using). Stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Adjust salt and spice levels if needed. You can add more water if you want a thinner gravy.
6.Garnish and Serve
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed rice, naan, or roti.
Enjoy your flavorful and hearty mutton curry!
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