Achari Mutton

Ingredients:

·        Mutton – ¾ of a kilo (750 gm)

·        Cloves - 5

·        Chopped Coriander leaves – ½ cup

·        Onion seeds (Fennel flower, Kalo jira, Kalaunji, or Kalonji ) – 1 tsp

·        Mustard oil - 7 tbsp

·        Fenugreek seeds – ½ tsp

·        Chopped Ginger – 2 tbsp

·        Fennel seeds – 1 tsp

·        Chopped Garlic – 1 tbsp

·        Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

·        Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

·        Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

·        Onions, medium - 4

·        Red chilies, whole - 8

·        Red chili powder – 1 tsp

·        Tomato medium Sized- 4

·        Salt to taste

 Method of preparation:

·        Wash and cut the mutton into small pieces.

·        Cut the onions and tomatoes.

·        Roast the whole spices separately and grind everything coarsely.

·        Heat the oil in a thick-bottomed vessel and fry the onions till brown.

·        Add the chopped ginger-garlic.

·        Then add coarsely ground masala powder.

·        Stir-fry for about 30 seconds, with constant stirring.

·        Add mutton.

·        Continue stirring on high flame so as to make the mutton pieces well browned.

·        Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt.

·        Mix well.

·        Stir-fry till oil leaves the masala.

·        Pour about 2 ½ cups of water.

·        Wait for boiling and cover the vessel / pot with a lid.

·        Stir-fry till the mutton is fully done.

·        Serve hot decorated with coriander leaves.