Mutton Curry

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Mutton:

• In a bowl, mix the mutton pieces with yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Coat the mutton well with this mixture.
• Cover and let it marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight marination gives a deeper flavor).

2. Prepare the Curry Base:

• Heat oil in a large pan or pressure cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick, and cardamoms. Sauté for a minute until aromatic.
• Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
• Add the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

3. Cook the Mutton:

• Add the marinated mutton pieces to the pan. Mix well and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mutton is browned and the spices are well-coated. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
• Add coriander powder and cumin powder. Mix well.
• If using a pressure cooker, add 1 cup of water, cover the lid, and cook on medium heat for about 4-5 whistles or until the mutton is tender. If using a regular pan, add water, cover, and cook on low heat for about 45-60 minutes, or until the mutton is cooked through and tender, stirring occasionally.

4. Final Touches:

• Once the mutton is cooked, add garam masala powder and black pepper powder (if using). Stir well.
• Let the curry simmer for a few more minutes to blend the flavors. Adjust the consistency of the gravy by adding more water if needed.
• Taste and adjust salt if necessary.

5. Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish the mutton curry with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with steamed rice, jeera rice, naan, or roti.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can add a few tablespoons of cream or coconut milk towards the end of cooking.
• To make the curry spicier, increase the number of green chilies or red chili powder.
• Marinating the mutton overnight will give a deeper flavor to the curry.

Enjoy your hearty and flavorful Mutton Curry!