Mutton Masala

Ingredients

• 600 gms Mutton (measured after cleaning)
• 3 med -big Onion (finely sliced)
• 2 small Tomato (chopped)
• 2 tsp Chopped ginger & garlic (each)
• 3 tsp Chilli powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• a pinch Fenugreek seeds (4-5 seeds)
• 1/4 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tbsp Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Water
• Curry leaves
• Salt
• Oil (refer notes)

Instructions

1. 1

   Grind together the ingredients from chopped ginger & garlic - water to a smooth paste. Keep it aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add sliced onions. When it browns, add ground paste. Mix well, Add 1-2 tbsp hot water to bring together the masala. Once the oil starts appearing, add chopped tomato & salt. Mix well. When the tomato becomes soft, add cleaned mutton pieces. Stir well.

3. 3

   Make sure the mutton pieces are coated well with the masala. Add 1 cup hot water and mix well. Bring to a boil. Close the cooker and put the weight on. After the first whistle on full flame, reduce the flame to low-medium and cook till the mutton is done ( i keep it for 10-12 whistles).

4. 4

   Once the gas is switched off, keep the cooker closed till pressure drops, 10-15 mins. Open the cooker, if there is excess water, continue cooking on low-medium flame, till the gravy is almost dried and the curry reaches a semi dry consistency. Make sure you stir the curry in between, otherwise it may stick to the bottom.

5. 5

   Let the curry rest for 15-20 mins, before serving. Serve with Plain Rice, Ghee Rice, Veg Pulao, Roti etc;