Aditya learns how to cook up a khatta mutton curry, a Dogri specialty, in Jammu.

Chef: Gopal

Recipe Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 01 Hour

Total Cook Time: 01 Hour 15 Minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients

  • 250-300 gm mutton, cut into medium sized pieces
  • 2 Tbsp mustard oil
  • 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 1/2 tsp zeera
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 black cardamom
  • 3-4 onions, chopped semi-fine
  • 3 tsp garlic paste
  • 2 tsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tsp kasoori methi
  • 1 1/2 turmeric
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tsp kashmiri masala
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 1/2 heaped tsp dry mango powder (Aamchoor)
  • 3 green chillies de-seeded
  • Chopped coriander leaves, to garnish
  • 1 1/2 tsp saunf

Procedure

  • In a deep pan add mustard oil. Let it heat.
  • Now quickly add cinnamon, zeera, cloves, black cardamom and onions. Saute till pink.
  • Add garlic paste and ginger. Saute till brown.
  • Add kasoori methi, turmeric, salt, kashmiri masala, dried red chilli and 1 cup water. Let it cook.
  • Now add the mutton and cook for 5-7 minutes. Coat nicely with the masalas.
  • Now add 2 cups water. Let it come to a boil. Cover the pan and cook on medium flame till the meat is tender. (Takes about an hour.)
  • Once the meat is cooked add dry mango powder, green chillies and saunf. Mix.