Mutton Curry Recipe: Rich and Spicy
Classic Mutton Curry with rich, spicy flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs mutton goat or lamb
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch piece of ginger grated
- 2 medium tomatoes pureed
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups water or mutton broth
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: Chopped cilantro slivered almonds
- Suggested Pairings: Basmati rice mango lassi
Instructions
- Marinate mutton with yogurt, turmeric, and salt for 1 hour.
- Sauté whole spices, onions, garlic, and ginger in oil for 8–10 min.
- Add ground spices and tomatoes; cook 5–7 min.
- Add mutton, cook 10 min, then simmer with water for 1.5–2 hours.
- Stir in garam masala; taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve in a white ceramic bowl with cilantro, almonds, rice, and lassi.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for tenderness.
- Store in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Try a dairy-free or spicy variation.
- Pair with naan.