# Spicy Saoji Mutton Curry

Discover the authentic flavors of Nagpur with this easy and delicious Saoji Mutton Curry Recipe! If you're a fan of spicy curries, you'll love this traditional Nagpuri Saoji Mutton Curry that's made with tender mutton pieces cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Dry 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.
2. Transfer them to a bowl and let them cool completely.
3. In 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.
4. Add the roasted spices to the onions.
5. Add a ladle of water and grind everything into a smooth paste.
6. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the mutton pieces.
7. Fry the mutton for a few minutes until it starts rendering fat.
8. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
9. Add Kashmiri chili powder, spicy red chili powder, and turmeric powder.
10. Cook this mixture on medium-low heat for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently.
11. Now, add the prepared onion-spice paste and mix well.
12. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes on medium heat until the masala starts darkening slightly.
13. Add 2 cups of water.
14. Close the pressure cooker and cook for 5-7 whistles or until the mutton is tender.
15. Once done, check for seasoning and adjust if needed.
16. Serve hot with steamed rice, jowar bhakri, or roti.

## Equipment

- pressure cooker

## Tips

- Cooking time may vary based on the type of mutton, so adjust accordingly.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/R-G9J6d4CaU?si=yCJUWmFQ5W4p-yh5
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/99656ade-5ea8-4fbb-8701-ddaa7e41ca31
- Extracted: 2026-03-28

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