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Mutton Bhuna Recipe - Afreen Food Diaries

Recipe by AFREENFOODDIARIES

  • Ready in70 min
  • Prep20 min
  • Cook50 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~450 kcal
Mutton Bhuna Recipe - Afreen Food Diaries

Ingredients

For Boiling Mutton

  • 0.5 kgBoneless Mutton
  • 0.5 glassWater
  • 1 tbspTurmeric
  • to tasteSalt

For Gravy

  • 4-5 tbspOil
  • 2 (chopped, sliced lengthwise)Onions
  • 1 (chopped)Tomato
  • 3 tbspGinger Garlic Paste
  • 1 tbspCoriander Powder
  • 1 tbspRed Chilli Powder
  • 1 tbspCumin Powder
  • 1 tbspGaram Masala Powder
  • 1 tbspBlack Pepper Powder
  • to tasteSalt
  • 1 cupWater
  • 1 bowl (approx 150-200g)Curd (Yogurt)

For Garnish

  • as needed (chopped)Fresh Coriander Leaves
  • as needed (sliced)Green Chillies

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Boil Mutton

    Add 0.5 kg boneless mutton to a pressure cooker. Pour in 0.5 glass of water, add 1 tbsp turmeric, and salt to taste. Pressure cook for 5-6 whistles until the mutton is very soft and tender.

  2. 2.Fry Onions

    In a separate pan, add 4-5 tbsp of oil. Add 2 chopped onions (sliced lengthwise) and fry them until they turn deeply golden brown and crisp.

  3. 3.Soften Tomato

    Add 1 chopped tomato to the fried onions. Cook for 2-4 minutes until the tomato softens, then mash it with a spoon to integrate it into the mixture.

  4. 4.Cook Spices

    Add 3 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tbsp coriander powder, salt to taste, 1 tbsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp red chilli powder, 1 tbsp cumin powder, 1 tbsp garam masala powder, and 1 tbsp black pepper powder. Mix all the spices well and cook for 5 minutes until the raw smell disappears and the mixture forms a good consistency.

  5. 5.Add Water

    Pour 1 cup of water into the spice mixture. Mix thoroughly and cook for 2-5 minutes until the gravy thickens slightly and the spices are well combined.

  6. 6.Incorporate Curd

    Add 1 bowl of curd (yogurt) to the pan. Mix it well with the gravy, ensuring it's fully incorporated, and continue cooking until the gravy is smooth and ready.

  7. 7.Combine Mutton and Bhuna

    Add the previously boiled mutton to the prepared gravy. Mix everything thoroughly and cook until the dish achieves a thick, semi-dry, and intensely coated consistency, characteristic of Bhuna Mutton.

  8. 8.Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the Mutton Bhuna with fresh chopped coriander leaves and sliced green chilies. Serve hot.

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Mutton Bhuna Recipe - Afreen Food Diaries

Ready in

70 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

50 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by AFREENFOODDIARIES on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Boil Mutton

    Add 0.5 kg boneless mutton to a pressure cooker. Pour in 0.5 glass of water, add 1 tbsp turmeric, and salt to taste. Pressure cook for 5-6 whistles until the mutton is very soft and tender.

  2. 2

    Fry Onions

    In a separate pan, add 4-5 tbsp of oil. Add 2 chopped onions (sliced lengthwise) and fry them until they turn deeply golden brown and crisp.

  3. 3

    Soften Tomato

    Add 1 chopped tomato to the fried onions. Cook for until the tomato softens, then mash it with a spoon to integrate it into the mixture.

  4. 4

    Cook Spices

    Add 3 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tbsp coriander powder, salt to taste, 1 tbsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp red chilli powder, 1 tbsp cumin powder, 1 tbsp garam masala powder, and 1 tbsp black pepper powder. Mix all the spices well and cook for until the raw smell disappears and the mixture forms a good consistency.

  5. 5

    Add Water

    Pour 1 cup of water into the spice mixture. Mix thoroughly and cook for until the gravy thickens slightly and the spices are well combined.

  6. 6

    Incorporate Curd

    Add 1 bowl of curd (yogurt) to the pan. Mix it well with the gravy, ensuring it's fully incorporated, and continue cooking until the gravy is smooth and ready.

  7. 7

    Combine Mutton and Bhuna

    Add the previously boiled mutton to the prepared gravy. Mix everything thoroughly and cook until the dish achieves a thick, semi-dry, and intensely coated consistency, characteristic of Bhuna Mutton.

  8. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the Mutton Bhuna with fresh chopped coriander leaves and sliced green chilies. Serve hot.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelFiery
Ginger · Chili powder · Garam masala · Black pepper · Green chili
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
dairy

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    This recipe can also beIngredient swap

    This recipe can also be made with beef instead of mutton.

  • 2
    Adjust the spice levels (red chilli powder

    Green chillies, black pepper) to suit your personal preference.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Cooking tipBoil Mutton Until Very Tender

    Adjusting pressure cooker whistles as needed for your cooker.

  • 2
    Flavour tipFry Onions Until Deeply Golden

    Fry onions until deeply golden brown and crisp for the best flavor and color.

  • 3
    TipMash Tomatoes Well to Integrate

    Mash tomatoes well to integrate them smoothly into the gravy.

  • 4
    Flavour tipCook Spices Thoroughly to Remove

    Cook spices thoroughly to remove any raw taste and develop a rich, aromatic base.

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