Spicy Saoji Mutton Curry
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Dry roast all the whole spices together (dried red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin, black cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, black and green cardamoms, fennel, poppy seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, chana dal, and rice) until aromatic.
- 2Transfer them to a bowl and let them cool completely.
- 3In the same pan, heat some oil and sauté the sliced onions until they turn a light golden brown (Shrayu color) and soften mix well, and let it cool.
- 4Add the roasted spices to the onions.
- 5Add a ladle of water and grind everything into a smooth paste.
- 6Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the mutton pieces.
- 7Fry the mutton for a few minutes until it starts rendering fat.
- 8Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 9Add Kashmiri chili powder, spicy red chili powder, and turmeric powder.
- 10Cook this mixture on medium-low heat for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently.
- 11Now, add the prepared onion-spice paste and mix well.
- 12Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes on medium heat until the masala starts darkening slightly.
- 13Add 2 cups of water.
- 14Close the pressure cooker and cook for 5-7 whistles or until the mutton is tender.
- 15Once done, check for seasoning and adjust if needed.
- 16Serve hot with steamed rice, jowar bhakri, or roti.
Ingredients
- 500 gm mutton/meat
- 2 medium onions sliced
- 8 dried Kashmiri red chilies
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp shahi jeera
- 1 small cinnamon sticks
- 1 small nutmeg
- 1 small piece star anise
- 1 black cardamoms
- 2 green cardamoms
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 1 Tsp poppy seeds
- 10 black pepper corns
- 5 cloves
- 1 tbsp roasted chana dal
- 1 tbsp rice
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 0.5 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1.5 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tbsp spicy red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Stone flower (dagad phool)
- 0.5 cup grated dry coconut
- 6 tbsp oil
- 2 cups Water
Equipment
pressure cooker
Tips
- Cooking time may vary based on the type of mutton, so adjust accordingly.
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