Fiery Indian Lamb Curry( Mutton Masala)

Category: Side Dishes | Blog URL: http://myerecipecorner.blogspot.com/2009/12/hot-and-spicy-mutton-masala-fiery-lamb.html

This recipe was entered in The Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook contest, a compilation of the world’s best food blogs which was published in Fall 2010.

Photo: Mythreyi Dilip

Ingredients

Mutton pieces-3/4kg

Onions big (finely chopped)-3

Tomatoes big (finely chopped)-2

Ginger and Garlic paste-2tbsp

Kashmiri Red chilli paste or chilly powder-1tbsp

Pepper powder-2tbsp

Turmeric powder-1/2tsp

Coriander powder-2tbsp

Sombu/ Fennel powder-1tbsp

Salt and oil as required

Coriander and mint leaves-1cup

For tempering

Cardamon-2

Cloves-4

Cinnamon-2"

Star anise-1

Bay leaf-1

Grind the below ingredients to smooth paste:

Cashew nuts-10

Coconut shredded-4tbsp

Poppy seeds-1tbsp

Preparation

Pressure cook the lamb pieces with 1/4tsp turmeric and 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste until tender.

In a large wok heat enough oil and add the tempering ingredients.

When the aroma rises and the chopped onions and rest of ginger and garlic paste.

Saute until the raw smell of ginger and garlic leaves.

Now add the chopped tomatoes, red chilli paste, pepper powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and fennel powder. Stir fry until the tomatoes and masala powders are cooked well.

Add the ground coconut paste and cooked lamb (along with its juice). Season with enough salt.

Since juice of lamb is added, the gravy will be thin, rise the flame and cook until the gravy is semi dry.

Finally add the chopped mint and coriander leaves. Mix well and serve hot with Roti or Ghee Rice.

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Permalink Mythreyi Dilip
December 10, 2009

An absolute delicious Indian lamb curry!

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Lamb Curry is a famous and common Indian sidedish. Its too good to have with steamed rice or roti( Indian flat bread). One can taste this recipe at every Indian home and restaurants. Its rich and spicy gravy along with tender meat melts in mouth.