Yummy Mutton Masala
Slow-braised mutton in a rich, dark gravy fragrant with whole spices and curry leaves. Kerala mutton dishes reward patience — the longer you cook, the more the meat surrenders its toughness and takes on the masala.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- Mutton : 1 k gm
- Onion : 3 nos
- Shallot : 10 nos
- Garlic : 8 nos
- Ginger : 2 inch piece
- Tomato : 1 no
- Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp
- Chilly powder : 2 tsp
- Coriander powder : 1 tsp
- Garam masala : 1 1/2 tsp
- Coriander leaves : 3 spring
- Curry leaves : 1 spring
- Salt, to taste
- Curd : 1/2 cup
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Clean the mutton and to this add tomato,onion,ginger,garlic,shallot.
Step 2
Enter Step.
Step 3
And then add curry leaves and coriander leaves.
Step 4
Then to this add salt,turmeric powder, and chilly powder.
Step 5
Then Stir everything together thoroughly..
Step 6
Cook this in a pressure cooker.
Step 7
Then heat another pan add oil in it and when its hot add 1 onion to it.
Step 8
When its brown add coriander powder and garam masala to it.
Step 9
Give it a good stir.
Step 10
To this add the cooked mutton..
Step 11
Then close the pan and add water if needed.
Step 12
When the oil gets split from gravy.
Step 13
Add curd to it.
Step 14
Give it a good stir.
Step 15
Close the pan for 5 more minutes.
Step 16
Serve while still hot.
Tip
Whole spices — cardamom, cloves, cinnamon — go in early with the oil. They need time to infuse their flavour into the fat.
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