Mutton Curry Recipe

 

Ingredients

Lamb- 2 lbs. (washed & cut into cubes) Large onion- 1 (finely chopped) Small tomatoes- 2 (pur ed) Grated ginger- 1-inch piece Crushed garlic- 7 cloves Green chilies- 2 (finely chopped) Cinnamon- 1 stick Bay leaves- 2 Cloves- 3 Black cardamom- 1 Black peppercorns- 10 Red chili powder- 1 tsp Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder- 1 tsp Garam masala powder- 1 tsp Plain yoghurt- 1/3 cup Oil- 1/2 cup Salt to taste Chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves

 Method

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom and peppercorns for a minute. Add the onion and fry until golden. Add the ginger-garlic, green chili, lamb and a tsp of salt and stir-fry over low heat for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle little water if it is too dry. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala & 2 tablespoons of water and stir-fry for 5 more minutes. Then add the pur ed tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir constantly. Now add 4 cups of water and lower the heat. Add the whisked yoghurt. Cook until the lamb is tender and fully cooked. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.