Danpur ghati mutton curry

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 kg mutton
• 400 grams onions
• 200 grams tomato puree
• 50 grams yogurt
• Cooking oil as required
• Hot water as needed
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Whole Spices

• 1 bay leaf
• 1 piece stone flower (dagad phool)
• 1 star anise
• 4 cloves
• 4 green cardamoms
• Whole black peppercorns
• 1 black cardamom
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 spoon cumin seeds

Powdered Spices & Seasoning

• Special Pahadi Jadi Buti Masala as per taste
• 1.5 spoons turmeric powder
• 1.5 spoons Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 spoon garam masala
• 1 spoon cumin powder
• 1.5 spoons coriander powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Temper the Spices

• Heat Oil: Heat cooking oil in a heavy-bottomed handi or pot.
• Add Whole Spices: Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, stone flower, star anise, cloves, cardamoms, peppercorns, and cinnamon stick. Sauté until fragrant.

Step 2: Prepare the Masala

• Add Jadi Buti Masala: Stir in the special Pahadi jadi-buti masala.
• Cook Onions: Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
• Add Powdered Spices: Mix turmeric powder, Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, and coriander powder thoroughly into the onion base.

Step 3: Cook the Mutton

• Add Mutton: Add the mutton pieces and sauté well until coated with the masala.
• Season: Add salt according to taste.
• Add Yogurt & Tomato: Stir in yogurt and tomato puree, mixing thoroughly until the masala blends beautifully with the meat.

Step 4: Slow Cook the Curry

• Cook Slowly: Continue cooking until the mutton becomes around 70% tender and the oil separates from the masala.
• Add Hot Water: Pour hot water according to your preferred gravy consistency.
• Final Cooking: Cover and cook on low heat until the mutton turns tender and flavorful.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

• Finish: Garnish generously with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.