Fiery Indian Lamb Curry( Mutton Masala)
By: Mythreyi Dilip
Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 12:45pm

Ingredients




Mutton pieces-3/4kg
Onions big (finely chopped)-3
Tomatoes big (finely chopped)-2
Ginger and Garlic paste-2tbsp
Kashmiri Red chilli paste or chilly powder-1tbsp
Pepper powder-2tbsp
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Coriander powder-2tbsp
Sombu/ Fennel powder-1tbsp
Salt and oil as required
Coriander and mint leaves-1cup
For tempering
Cardamon-2
Cloves-4
Cinnamon-2"
Star anise-1
Bay leaf-1
Grind the below ingredients to smooth paste:
Cashew nuts-10
Coconut shredded-4tbsp
Poppy seeds-1tbsp

Preparation

1 Pressure cook the lamb pieces with 1/4tsp turmeric and 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste until tender. 2 In a large wok heat enough oil and add the tempering ingredients. 3 When the aroma rises and the chopped onions and rest of ginger and garlic paste. 4 Saute until the raw smell of ginger and garlic leaves. 5 Now add the chopped tomatoes, red chilli paste, pepper powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and fennel powder. Stir fry until the tomatoes and masala powders are cooked well. 6 Add the ground coconut paste and cooked lamb (along with its juice). Season with enough salt. 7 Since juice of lamb is added, the gravy will be thin, rise the flame and cook until the gravy is semi dry. 8 Finally add the chopped mint and coriander leaves. Mix well and serve hot with Roti or Ghee Rice.

About


Lamb Curry is a famous and common Indian sidedish. Its too good to have with steamed rice or roti( Indian flat bread). One can taste this recipe at every Indian home and restaurants. Its rich and spicy gravy along with tender meat melts in mouth.

Comments:
Mythreyi Dilip

An absolute delicious Indian lamb curry!