Mutton Curry

Here’s a delicious recipe for mutton curry:

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

• 1 kg mutton, cut into pieces
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste

For the Curry:

• 3 tbsp oil or ghee
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp fennel powder
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 4-5 cloves
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup water (adjust as needed)
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Marinade the Mutton:

1. In a large bowl, combine the mutton pieces with yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to let the flavors meld.

Cooking the Curry:

1. Heat oil or ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a minute until aromatic.
2. Add the finely chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
3. Add ginger paste and garlic paste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and oil starts to separate from the mixture.
5. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, fennel powder, and garam masala powder. Stir well and cook for a couple of minutes.
6. Add the marinated mutton to the pot. Stir well to coat the mutton with the spice mixture.
7. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mutton starts to brown and the spices are well absorbed.
8. Add water to the pot, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1-1.5 hours, or until the mutton is tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to maintain the desired consistency.
9. Once the mutton is cooked and the curry has thickened to your liking, turn off the heat.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serving

• Serve hot with steamed rice, naan, or roti.

Enjoy your delicious mutton curry!