Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Marinate the Mutton

   In a bowl, combine 1 kg mutton with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 tablespoon mustard oil. Mix thoroughly to coat all pieces. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.

2. 2.Prepare Onion-Ginger-Garlic Paste

   In a blender jar, add 2 inches of chopped ginger, 15-20 garlic cloves, and 2 medium chopped onions. Add a little water and blend to a smooth paste. Transfer the paste to a bowl.

3. 3.Prepare Tomato-Cashew Masala Paste

   In the same blender jar, add 1 medium chopped tomato, 5-6 cashew nuts, 2-3 dry red chilies, 2 green cardamoms, 1-inch cinnamon stick, 3-4 cloves, 1 big cardamom seed, and half a star anise. Add a little water and blend to a smooth paste. Transfer this paste to a separate bowl.

4. 4.Fry Potatoes

   Heat 7-8 tablespoons of mustard oil in a pressure cooker. Add 3 chopped potatoes and fry until they are golden brown. Remove the fried potatoes and set them aside.

5. 5.Sauté Onions

   In the same oil, add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add 3 large sliced onions. Sauté the onions until they are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

6. 6.Cook Onion-Ginger-Garlic Paste

   Add the onion-ginger-garlic paste (from Step 2) to the cooker. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the raw smell disappears and the paste is fragrant.

7. 7.Cook Tomato-Cashew Masala

   Now, add the tomato-cashew masala paste (from Step 3) to the cooker. Mix well. Add 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder. Continue to sauté the masala until the oil separates from the mixture, stirring continuously.

8. 8.Brown the Mutton

   Add the marinated mutton to the cooker. Mix it thoroughly with the masala. Cover the cooker with a regular lid (not the pressure lid) and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mutton releases its juices and changes color.

9. 9.Add Dry Spices

   After 15 minutes, add 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder and 1 tablespoon meat masala powder to the mutton. Mix all the spices well with the mutton.

10. 10.Combine with Potatoes and Water

    Add the fried potatoes to the mutton. Add salt to taste, keeping in mind the salt added during marination. Pour in hot water according to your desired gravy consistency. Mix everything well.

11. 11.Pressure Cook the Mutton

    Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 4 whistles on medium heat. Once done, turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.

12. 12.Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the mutton curry with fresh chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or roti.