Certainly! Here's a basic recipe for making mutton curry:
Ingredients:
For Marinating the Mutton:
- 500g mutton pieces (bone-in)
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
For the Curry:
- 2 onions, finely sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2-3 green chilies, slit
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 cup cooking oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Mutton:
- In a bowl, mix the mutton pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- Cover and let it marinate for at least 1 hour or longer in the refrigerator.
2. Heat Oil and Sauté Onions:
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or pressure cooker, heat the cooking oil or ghee over medium heat.
- Add the finely sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. Add Ginger-Garlic Paste and Spices:
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
- Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala powder. Cook for a few minutes until the spices are fragrant.
4. Add Tomatoes:
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
5. Cook the Marinated Mutton:
- Add the marinated mutton along with its marinade to the pot.
- Cook and stir for about 10-15 minutes until the mutton starts to brown and the yogurt is well incorporated.
6. Pressure Cooking (Optional):
- If using a pressure cooker, you can now transfer the contents to the pressure cooker, add enough water to cover the mutton, and pressure cook for about 3-4 whistles or until the mutton is tender. Cooking times may vary depending on the mutton's toughness.
7. Simmer and Finish:
- If not using a pressure cooker, continue cooking in the same pot. Add enough water to cover the mutton, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the mutton is tender and the curry has thickened to your liking. Add more water if needed during the cooking process.
- Adjust salt and spice levels to taste.
8. Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish the mutton curry with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with rice, naan, or bread of your choice.
Enjoy your homemade mutton curry! Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of red chili powder and green chilies according to your preference.