Mutton Masala Spiced Gravy (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For marination

01 - 500g mutton (bone-in)
02 - 1/2 cup curd (yogurt)
03 - 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
04 - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
05 - Salt to taste

→ For masala

06 - 3 tbsp oil or ghee
07 - 2 bay leaves
08 - 1 inch cinnamon stick
09 - 3–4 cloves
10 - 3–4 green cardamoms
11 - 1 black cardamom (optional)
12 - 1 large onion, finely sliced
13 - 2 green chillies, slit
14 - 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
15 - 2 large tomatoes, pureed or chopped
16 - 1 tsp red chilli powder
17 - 1 tsp coriander powder
18 - 1/2 tsp cumin powder
19 - 1/2 tsp garam masala
20 - Fresh coriander for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Mix mutton with curd, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, and salt. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
02 - Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamoms. Sizzle for a few seconds.
03 - Add sliced onions and green chillies. Fry until golden brown.
04 - Stir in ginger garlic paste, sauté for a minute, then add tomatoes. Cook until oil separates.
05 - Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt if needed. Cook until the masala thickens.
06 - Add the marinated mutton and sauté for 10–15 minutes until it is well-coated and starts releasing oil.
07 - Add 1–1.5 cups water. Cover and pressure cook for 4–5 whistles or simmer in a covered pot until the mutton is tender.
08 - Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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