Authentic Mutton Curry
Ingredients
- • 1 kg mutton (bone-in pieces)
- • 3 large onions, finely sliced
- • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- • 200 g plain yogurt
- • 3 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 80 ml vegetable oil
- • 2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 tbsp coriander powder
- • 1 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1.5 tsp red chili powder
- • 1.5 tsp garam masala
- • 2 item bay leaves
- • 4 item green cardamom pods
- • 1 inch cinnamon stick
- • 4 item cloves
- • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- • 2 tsp salt
- • 2 item green chilies, slit
Instructions
- 1
Wash the mutton pieces thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- 2
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or pressure cooker, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add bay leaves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the sliced onions and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- 5
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 6
Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they soften and oil begins to separate.
- 7
Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
- 8
Add the mutton pieces and stir well to coat them with the masala. Cook on high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Lower the heat to medium. Add yogurt one tablespoon at a time, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
- 10
Add 500ml (2 cups) of hot water and the slit green chilies. Mix well.
- 11
If using a pressure cooker: Cover and cook for 5-6 whistles or about 25-30 minutes. If using a regular pot: Cover and simmer on low heat for 60-75 minutes until mutton is tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed.
- 12
Once cooked, check if the mutton is tender by pressing a piece with the back of a spoon. If needed, cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- 13
Sprinkle garam masala over the curry and stir gently. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken the gravy to desired consistency.
- 14
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice, naan, or roti.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"This slow-cooked mutton curry is a labor of love that rewards patience with incredibly tender meat and deeply layered spices—serve it with warm naan or basmati rice, and don't rush the process; the bone-in pieces create a rich, flavorful gravy that's worth every minute."
