Feb 28, 2010

Spicy Mutton (Lamb) Curry



Spicy Mutton (Lamb) Curry

Serves: 2

Ingredients

250 g mutton (lamb) pieces
6 teaspoon oil (2 tablespoon)
3 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
3 cardamom
250 g onions, finely sliced
2 spring curry leaves
1 green chilli, slit lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (50 ml) water
1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves

For the marinade:

25 g ginger - garlic paste
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
3/4 teaspoon pepper powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

Wash and clean mutton pieces. Drain out water completely. Mix with all the marinade ingredients and keep aside for 1 hour.

Heat oil in a wide kadai / frying pan. Add cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Saute for 2 minutes on a low heat or until fragrant. Add sliced onions and fry till golden in color.

Add curry leaves, green chilli and saute till fragrant.

Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder and turmeric powder. Mix well and fry for 3 - 4 minutes ( till the raw smell goes ).

Add marinated mutton pieces, adjust salt to taste and mix well.

Add 1/2 cup (50 ml) water, cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour ( or till done and fragrant / gravy thickens ). Stir occasionally.

Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and serve with Chapati / Rice.



1 comment:

  1. I am drooling....yum yum....mouthwatering mutton curry....just can't resist!!!

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