Mutton curry recipe | Mutton gravy recipe | Mutton masala
Lamb curry or mutton curry is a dish of slow cooked lamb in a spicy gravy. This Indian style mutton curry recipe is a step by step guide to cook really flavorful & tender lamb that is succulent & delicious. Serve lamb curry with rice or naan or any bread.
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1inchcinnamon or dalchini (if using Ceylon cinnamon 2 inch)
1cuponionsfine chopped or processed
¼cuptomatopuree (1 large deseeded)
1 to 2Green chiliesslit or chopped
2teaspoonsmeat masalaor mutton masala or garam masala ( I use Everest meat masala)
½cupwater+ 2 tbsp or as needed
salt if needed
2sprigscurry leavesor 1 bay leaf
2tablespoonsCoriander leaves or cilantro chopped for garnish
How to make the recipe
Preparation
Marinate mutton with the salt, ginger garlic, turmeric, chilli powder and curd. Yogurt & ginger garlic paste are natural meat tenderizers so they make the mutton succulent.
Set aside for about 45 mins to 1 hour. Marinating for longer makes the mutton soft and tender. I refrigerate for at least 2 hours to overnight. Overnight works best.
Keep the mutton out of the refrigerator at least 30 mins before cooking.
How to make mutton curry
Heat oil in a pan. Then saute bay leaf, cinnamon and cardamom for 2 mins.
Add onions and green chilies. Saute until onions turn golden.
Lower the flame to very low as much as possible. Then transfer the marinated mutton and saute for 5 to 7 mins.
Cook covered for 10 mins. When you see the moisture begins to release, then add the meat masala & curry leaves (optional). Saute for another 2 to 3 mins.
Pour tomato puree and saute until the raw smell of tomatoes goes away. This takes about 5 to 7 mins.
Soft cooking mutton or lamb curry
Pour water & mix well.
If cooking in a regular pot, then cook until soft and tender, adding more water as & when needed. If using pressure cooker - pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles on a medium flame.
When the pressure goes off, stir and simmer further if the curry is runny.
Taste the curry and add more salt if needed. Sprinkle some coriander leaves if you have.
Serve mutton curry masala with rice, roti or plain paratha.