Name: Mutton Curry - Simple & Easy Style
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3-4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Jeera (Cumin seeds); 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds; 0.5 tablespoon Poppy seeds; 4-5 pods Elachi (Green Cardamom); 4-5 Cloves; 2 small pieces Cinnamon stick; 2 tablespoons Dry coconut (grated); 1 inch piece Ginger; 1 whole bulb (peeled) Garlic; 1 medium (chopped) Onion; 500 grams Mutton; 3 tablespoons Oil; 2 medium (finely chopped) Onions; 4 (slit) Green Chillies; 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt; 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 3 teaspoons Chilli powder; 1.5 cups Water

Ready in

60 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

40 min

Serving

3-4 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Recipe Summary

This video demonstrates a simple and easy method to prepare a delicious Mutton Curry. It involves making a fresh spice paste, cooking mutton with onions and spices in a pressure cooker, resulting in a rich and flavorful gravy.

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All Ingredients - For Masala Paste

Jeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tablespoon
Coriander seeds 1 tablespoon
Poppy seeds 0.5 tablespoon
Elachi (Green Cardamom) 4-5 pods
Cloves 4-5
Cinnamon stick 2 small pieces
Dry coconut (grated) 2 tablespoons
Ginger 1 inch piece
Garlic 1 whole bulb (peeled)
Onion 1 medium (chopped)

All Ingredients - For Mutton Curry

Mutton 500 grams
Oil 3 tablespoons
Onions 2 medium (finely chopped)
Green Chillies 4 (slit)
Salt 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
Turmeric powder 0.5 teaspoon
Chilli powder 3 teaspoons
Water 1.5 cups

Tools You'll Need

Pressure cooker
Blender

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Masala Paste

In a blender, add 1 tablespoon Jeera, 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds, 0.5 tablespoon Poppy seeds, 4-5 Elachi, 4-5 Cloves, 2 small pieces of Cinnamon stick, 2 tablespoons grated dry coconut, 1 inch chopped ginger, and 1 whole peeled garlic bulb. Grind all ingredients into a smooth paste. Then, add 1 medium chopped onion to the paste and grind again until very fine.

Step 2: Sauté Onions and Spices

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pressure cooker. Add 2 finely chopped medium onions and sauté until translucent. Then, add 4 slit green chillies, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder. Mix well and continue to sauté for until the onions are lightly browned.

Step 3: Cook Mutton

Add 500 grams of mutton pieces to the pressure cooker. Mix thoroughly with the sautéed onions and spices. Cook the mutton on medium heat until all the water released from the mutton evaporates and the mutton starts to brown, approximately .

Step 4: Add Masala and Chilli Powder

Once the mutton water has evaporated, add the prepared masala paste from Step 1 to the cooker. Mix well and cook for until the raw smell of the masala disappears. Then, add 3 teaspoons of red chilli powder and mix again, cooking for another .

Step 5: Pressure Cook the Mutton

Pour 1.5 cups of water into the cooker. Stir well and check for seasoning, adjusting salt if necessary. Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 5 whistles on medium-high heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.

Step 6: Serve Mutton Curry

Once the pressure is released, open the cooker. Your mouth-watering mutton curry is ready to be served hot with rice, roti, or naan.

Pro Tips

• Ensure the mutton water evaporates completely before adding the masala paste for better flavor.

• Adjust chili powder quantity according to your spice preference.

Recipe Variations

• Add a spoonful of yogurt for a tangier gravy.

• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving for added freshness.

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