Spicy Mutton Curry Recipe
Recipe Summary
- A rich and flavorful Indian mutton curry, slow-cooked with aromatic whole spices, ginger-garlic-chilli paste, and a blend of powdered spices. This hearty dish is finished with fresh tomatoes and kasuri methi, making it perfect to serve with roti or rice.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Refined Oil 4 tbsp
- Whole Garam Masala Few nos
- Onions (medium size) 3 nos
- Mutton 400 gm
- Salt 1 tsp
All Ingredients - For Ginger-Garlic-Chilli Paste
- Garlic 15-20 nos
- Ginger 1.5 inch
- Dry Chillies 3 nos
- Water 1/2 cup
All Ingredients - Powdered Spices
- Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder (Haldi) 1/2 tsp
- Cumin Powder (Jeera) 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder (Dhania) 1 tsp
All Ingredients - For Tomato Paste
- Tomatoes (medium size) 2 nos
All Ingredients - Finishing Spices
- Roasted Kasuri Methi (dry fenugreek) 1/2 tsp
- Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
- Green Chillies 2 nos
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Blender
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
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 Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Sauté Whole Spices and Onions
Heat 4 tablespoons of refined oil in a pan. Add the whole garam masala (bay leaves, black peppercorns, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon sticks) and sauté for a few seconds. Add 3 medium-sized sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent, which should take about on medium-high flame.
Step 2: Cook Mutton
Add 400 grams of mutton and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pan. Mix well and cook on medium-high flame for , covering the pan and stirring occasionally, until the mutton changes color and releases its juices.
Step 3: Prepare and Add Ginger-Garlic-Chilli Paste
In a blender, combine 15-20 cloves of garlic, a 1.5-inch piece of ginger, 3 dry red chillies, and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until a smooth paste is formed. Add this paste to the mutton in the pan and mix thoroughly.
Step 4: Add Powdered Spices
Add 1 teaspoon of Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder (haldi), 1 teaspoon of cumin powder (jeera), and 1 teaspoon of coriander powder (dhania) to the mutton. Sauté on medium-high flame for , ensuring the spices are well incorporated and fragrant.
Step 5: Add Tomato Paste
Blend 2 medium-sized tomatoes into a smooth paste. Add this tomato paste to the mutton mixture. Sauté on medium flame for , stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are cooked down and the oil starts to separate.
Step 6: Slow Cook the Mutton
Pour in 400 ml of water (add more if a thinner gravy is desired) and mix everything well. Cover the pan and cook on low flame for , stirring occasionally, until the mutton is tender and cooked through.
Step 7: Finish with Aromatic Spices
Once the mutton is tender, add 1/2 teaspoon of roasted kasuri methi (dry fenugreek), 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala, and 2 green chillies. Cook on medium-high flame for , stirring gently, to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8: Serve
The spicy mutton curry is now ready to be served hot with roti, chapati, or rice.
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