Friday, September 28, 2007

Lamb curry(Mutton gravy punjabi style)


Ingredients:

Mutton, boneless ------------1/2 kg
Coriander seeds ------------1Tbsp
Cumin seeds ------------1/2 Tbsp
Poppy seeds ------------1/3Tbsp
Turmeric powder ------------1 tsp
Garam masala ------------1Tbsp
Coconut powder -------------2 Tbsp
Onions ------------4 nos
Tomatoes -------------2 nos.
Red chili powder -------------1 tsp
Ginger & Garlic paste -------------1 Tbsp
Whole red chili -------------4 nos.
Coriander (chopped) -------------1/2 cup
Oil ------------- 7 tbsps
Salt as per taste

Instructions:
1.Wash and cut the mutton into 1½” sized pieces. Peel and chop the onions. Chop the tomatoes.
2.Roast the whole spices(coriander seeds,cumin seeds,red chillies and poppy seeds) separately and grind together coarsely.
3.Heat oil in a pressure cooker and cook the onions till light brown on low heat. Add the ginger-garlic paste. Mix well. Add the home made garam masala first and then add coarsely ground masala powder. Cook for half a minute, stirring all the time.
4.Add mutton, cook on high heat till mutton pieces are well browned.
5.Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt and mix well. Cook till oil leaves the masala. Add little quantity of water (about 1 & 1/2 cup), bring it to a boil and cover. Cook till you get 3 whistles and after that cook on low heat for 10 to 15 mins.
6.Adjust the seasoning and serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

Serve it with Naan, Rice or Roti

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