Mutton Masala Recipe (Lamb Masala)

• 3 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 2 tsp Fennel Seeds
• 1 large Onion (peeled & sliced finely)
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 2 no Green Chillies (slit )
• 2 large Tomatoes (chopped finely )
• ½ cup Water (if needed)
• 4 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped finely)

For Marination

• ½ kg Mutton | Lamb (cut into small pieces )
• ½ cup Plain Yogurt | Curd
• 2 tsp Chilli powder
• 1 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1½ tsp Salt (or to taste)

1. 1

   Take cleaned mutton pieces in a bowl. Add in all the marination ingredients in it and mix well. Let this marinate for a good 30 mins. You can leave it in fridge overnight too. If so take it out a hour before you cook so it comes to room temp.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a kadai. You can do this whole thing in pressure cooker. I used a kadai so you can see what is happening in it.

3. 3

   Add in fennel seeds and let it sizzle. followed by onions, chilli and curry leaves. Saute this for 5 mins or so. Now add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a min. Add in tomatoes. Cover and cook till it turns mushy.

4. 4

   Now add in the marinated mutton along with all the marination.Mix well. Pour this whole thing in a pressure cooker, add ½ cup water if needed and cook for 6 to 7 whistle. Simmer and cook for a 20 mins.

5. 5

   Now switch off the flame and let the steam all escape. Open the pressure cooker and mix well. Serve with rice.