Mutton Curry Recipe

Here's a delicious Mutton Curry recipe that's rich, flavorful, and perfect for a hearty meal. This traditional recipe brings out the best of Indian spices and tender mutton, creating a comforting dish.

### **Mutton Curry Recipe**

#### **Ingredients:**

- **500 grams mutton (bone-in or boneless), cut into medium-sized pieces**

- **2 large onions, finely sliced**

- **2 tomatoes, finely chopped**

- **2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste**

- **2-3 green chilies, slit (adjust according to spice preference)**

- **1/2 cup yogurt (whisked)**

- **1/4 cup oil (mustard oil is preferred for an authentic flavor)**

- **1 teaspoon cumin seeds**

- **2-3 bay leaves**

- **4-5 cloves**

- **1-inch cinnamon stick**

- **2-3 green cardamoms**

- **1 teaspoon turmeric powder**

- **1 teaspoon red chili powder**

- **2 teaspoons coriander powder**

- **1 teaspoon cumin powder**

- **1 teaspoon garam masala powder**

- **1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder (optional)**

- **1 cup water (adjust as needed)**

- **Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)**

- **Salt to taste**

#### **Instructions:**

#### **1. Marinate the Mutton:**

   - In a bowl, mix the mutton pieces with yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Coat the mutton well with this mixture.

   - Cover and let it marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight marination gives a deeper flavor).

#### **2. Prepare the Curry Base:**

   - Heat oil in a large pan or pressure cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick, and cardamoms. Sauté for a minute until aromatic.

   - Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

   - Add the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

   - Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

#### **3. Cook the Mutton:**

   - Add the marinated mutton pieces to the pan. Mix well and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mutton is browned and the spices are well-coated. This should take about 10-15 minutes.

   - Add coriander powder and cumin powder. Mix well.

   - If using a pressure cooker, add 1 cup of water, cover the lid, and cook on medium heat for about 4-5 whistles or until the mutton is tender. If using a regular pan, add water, cover, and cook on low heat for about 45-60 minutes, or until the mutton is cooked through and tender, stirring occasionally.

#### **4. Final Touches:**

   - Once the mutton is cooked, add garam masala powder and black pepper powder (if using). Stir well.

   - Let the curry simmer for a few more minutes to blend the flavors. Adjust the consistency of the gravy by adding more water if needed.

   - Taste and adjust salt if necessary.

#### **5. Garnish and Serve:**

   - Garnish the mutton curry with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

   - Serve hot with steamed rice, jeera rice, naan, or roti.

### **Tips:**

- For a richer flavor, you can add a few tablespoons of cream or coconut milk towards the end of cooking.

- To make the curry spicier, increase the number of green chilies or red chili powder.

- Marinating the mutton overnight will give a deeper flavor to the curry.

Enjoy your hearty and flavorful Mutton Curry!