Quick & Flavorful Mutton Masala
Recipe Summary
- This recipe demonstrates how to prepare a quick and flavorful Mutton Masala. It involves marinating mutton with a blend of spices, yogurt, and onions, then slow-cooking it until tender. The dish is garnished with fresh coriander and served hot.
All Ingredients - For Mutton Masala
- Mutton (pre-washed, bone-in) 1 kg
- Onions 2-3 medium, sliced
- Thick green chilies 3-4, sliced
- Kashmiri Chili Powder 2 tbsp
- Haldi Powder (Turmeric Powder) 1 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder 2 tbsp
- Dahi (Yogurt) 4 tbsp
- Salt 1.5 tsp
- Cooking oil 4 tbsp
- Ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp
- Water 1.5 cups (as needed)
All Ingredients - For Garnish
- Fresh coriander leaves 1/4 cup, chopped
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Pan
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
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 Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Mutton Base
Add the pre-washed mutton and sliced onions to a large cooking pot.
Step 2: Add Green Chilies
Add the sliced thick green chilies to the pot.
Step 3: Add Kashmiri Chili Powder
Sprinkle Kashmiri chili powder over the ingredients in the pot.
Step 4: Add Turmeric Powder
Add haldi (turmeric) powder to the mixture.
Step 5: Add Garam Masala Powder
Add garam masala powder to the pot.
Step 6: Add Coriander Powder
Add coriander powder to the ingredients.
Step 7: Incorporate Yogurt
Add dahi (yogurt) to the pot.
Step 8: Season with Salt
Add salt to taste.
Step 9: Add Cooking Oil
Pour cooking oil over all the ingredients.
Step 10: Initial Mixing
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until the mutton is well coated with the spices and marinade.
Step 11: Add Ginger Garlic Paste
Add ginger garlic paste to the mutton.
Step 12: Final Mixing for Marinade
Mix again to ensure the ginger garlic paste is evenly distributed throughout the mutton and spices.
Step 13: Cover the Pot
Cover the pan with a lid.
Step 14: Begin Cooking
Place the covered pan on a stove and cook on a medium flame.
Step 15: Add Water and Continue Cooking
After a few minutes of cooking, when the mutton has released some liquid and changed color, add water as needed (approximately 1-1.5 cups) to the pot.
Step 16: Tenderize Mutton
Stir the mutton, cover the pan again, and continue to cook until the mutton is soft and fully done. This process typically takes , depending on the quality of the mutton and heat level.
Step 17: Garnish and Serve
Once the mutton is cooked and tender, garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves. Serve the quick and flavorful mutton masala hot with roti or naan.
Pro Tips
• Adjust the amount of green chilies and Kashmiri chili powder according to your spice preference.
• Ensure the mutton is cooked on a medium-low flame to allow it to tenderize properly and absorb the flavors.
• For best results, marinate the mutton for at least 30 minutes, or even longer in the refrigerator.
Recipe Variations
• Add diced potatoes along with the water for a heartier curry.
• For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of ghee at the end of cooking.
• Replace mutton with chicken for a quicker cooking time.
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