Sindhi Teewan / Sindhi Mutton
Summary
- This is a flavorful and rich Sindhi Mutton curry, also known as Teewan, prepared with tender meat, aromatic spices, and a thick gravy. Perfect for non-vegetarian food lovers, it can be enjoyed with rice or various Indian breads. The recipe involves slow cooking in a traditional handi to bring out deep flavors.
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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Oil 3 Tbsp
- Onion 3 nos (finely chopped)
- Ginger as required (grated/minced)
- Green Chillies as required (chopped)
- Mutton 250 gms (cleaned)
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric Powder as required
- Coriander Powder as required
- Tomato Puree from 3 tomatoes
- Red Chilli Powder as required
- Yogurt 2 tsp (optional)
- Water 1.5 cups (or as required)
- Kasuri Methi as required
- Garam Masala / Meat Masala as required
- Cilantro as required (chopped)
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Pan
- Bowl
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 Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Heat Oil and Fry Onions
Add 3 tablespoons of oil to a handi or pot. Once hot, add 3 finely chopped onions and fry them until they turn brown.
Step 2: Add Ginger and Green Chillies
Once the onions are brown, add grated ginger and chopped green chillies. this mixture for until fragrant.
Step 3: Add Mutton and Salt
Add 250 grams of cleaned mutton to the pot and mix it well with the onions, ginger, and chillies. Then, add salt to taste.
Step 4: Cook Mutton Partially
Cover the pot and cook the mutton for , allowing it to soften slightly and release its juices.
Step 5: Add Turmeric and Coriander Powder
Uncover the pot, stir the mutton, then add turmeric powder and coriander powder. Mix well and continue to cook for another .
Step 6: Incorporate Tomato Puree and Red Chilli
Add tomato puree (made from 3 tomatoes) to the mutton. Mix thoroughly. Add more salt to taste and red chilli powder. Cover the pot and cook on a low flame for , allowing the tomatoes to cook down and the spices to meld.
Step 7: Add Yogurt and Water
Add 2 teaspoons of yogurt (optional) and mix it into the curry. Then, pour in 1.5 cups of water (or adjust quantity based on desired gravy consistency). Cover the pot and continue to cook until the mutton is completely tender and the gravy has thickened.
Step 8: Prepare and Add Tempering
In a separate small pan, heat a little oil. Add Kasuri Methi and garam masala (or meat masala) and briefly until fragrant. Pour this prepared into the mutton curry and mix it in well.
Step 9: Garnish and Serve
Finally, garnish the Sindhi Teewan with fresh chopped cilantro and give it a final stir. Transfer the hot Sindhi Teewan/Mutton to a serving bowl.
Step 10: Enjoy Your Meal
Serve the delicious Sindhi Teewan hot with rice, roti, ghona, or naan.
Pro Tips
• For a quicker cooking time, use a pressure cooker instead of a handi.
• Adjust the quantity of water to achieve your desired gravy consistency.
Variations
• Some variations of Sindhi Teewan include adding lotus stem (kamal kakdi) or potatoes along with the mutton.
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