Dive into the rich and aromatic world of Indian cuisine with this one-pot mutton curry, a perfect blend of spices and flavors that promise to tantalize your taste buds. No marinating is needed, making it an ideal choice for a hearty family meal.<br /><br />#ingredients :<br />1.5 kg mutton, cut into pieces<br />2 tbsp oil (for sautéing onions, ginger, and garlic)<br />1/2 cup oil (for cooking mutton)<br />1 cup onions, roughly chopped<br />1 tbsp ginger paste<br />1 tbsp garlic paste<br />1/3 cup dry coconut, grated<br />2 tbsp poppy seeds<br />1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder<br />1 tsp turmeric powder<br />1 tbsp Meat/Mutton masala powder<br />1 tsp garam masala powder<br />1 tbsp coriander (dhania) powder<br />Whole spices (2 bay leaves, 4-5 cloves, 2-3 green cardamoms, 1-inch cinnamon stick)<br />Salt, to taste<br />Water, as required<br />Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish<br />Fresh mint leaves, for garnish<br />Lemon wedges, to serve<br /><br />Recipe:<br />1. Dry Roast Poppy Seeds: In a pressure cooker, dry roast 2 tbsp of poppy seeds until fragrant. Remove and blend into a fine paste with a little water. Set aside.<br />2. Roast coconut and whole spices: In the same cooker, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add dry coconut and whole spices. Sauté until they turn slightly brown. Remove, cool, and blend into a fine paste.<br />3. Sauté Onions with Ginger and Garlic: In the same cooker, add more oil if needed. Sauté chopped onions along with ginger and garlic paste until golden brown.<br />4. Blend the onion, coconut, and poppy seed mixture to a fine paste.<br />5. Prepare Mutton: In the cooker, heat 1/2 cup oil, add whole spices, and sauté. Add the mutton pieces, and cook on MEDIUM flame for 5 minutes.<br />6. Add Spices: Stir in turmeric, Kashmiri red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook for another 5 minutes on high with the lid on (without locking the whistle).<br />7. Combine Pastes with Mutton: Add the onion, poppy seed, and coconut paste mixture to the mutton. Mix well.<br />8. Seasoning and Water: Stir in garam masala and chicken masala. Adjust the consistency by adding water as needed.<br />9. Pressure Cook: Cook until you hear 5 whistles, indicating the mutton is tender and the flavors are well blended.<br />10. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander and mint leaves. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.<br /><br />Tips:<br />-Roasting: Roasting poppy seeds and coconut enhances the flavors of the curry.<br />-Blending: Make sure to blend the roasted ingredients into a fine paste for a smooth consistency.<br />-Cooking Mutton: Searing the mutton on high heat before adding spices helps in locking the flavors.<br />-Water Adjustment: Add water carefully to achieve your desired curry consistency.<br />-Serving Suggestion: This mutton curry pairs perfectly with rice or naan bread.<br /><br />Dive into the heartwarming flavors of this exquisite mutton curry and let each spoonful take you on a journey through the essence of Indian culinary art.<br />Thank you for joining us on this flavorful journey at Brownies to Biryani. If you loved this recipe, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more delicious adventures.
