Masala Mutton

I am really not sure what to call this dish, it is something that has been going on my mind since I started making mutton biriyani. I just wanted to try something easy and fast for mutton, so this is what I ended up with. Especially if you can get readymade fried onions this is a piece of cake. Thankfully it came out really well and my hubby was very happy with it so I have decided to include it here. Now however I find that the quality of mutton really matter when you make a dish whether this or biriyani... If you can suggest a good name I shall change it otherwise I will call it Masala Mutton only. Will try to put up pictures the next time I make it. Anyways for now Enjoy!!

Stuff required:

Mutton : 1/2 kg

Turmeric Powder : 3/4 tsp

Coriander Powder : 1 1/2

Cummin Powder : 1 tsp

Kashmiri Chilly pwd : as per taste

Fried Onions : Approximately 100 gms of fried onions

Curds : 2 Table spoons

Cinnamon : 1 1/2 inch

Black Cardamom : 1

Green Cardamom : 3-4

Star Annise : Couple of petals

Cloves : 3-4

Bay leaf : 1-2 depending on size

Shahi Jeera or Black Jeera : 1 tsp

Salt : to taste

Green Chilly : As per taste slit or chopped in rounds

Oil : 2-3 table spoon

Water : 1/2 cup or more if you want more gravy

Process:

Marinate the mutton with turmeric pwd, coriander pwd, cummin pwd, kashmiri chilly, salt, curds and fried onions for about half hour or more.

Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the garam masalas like bay leaf, black and green cardamoms, cloves, star annise and finally add shahi jeera. Oil should be hot then only shahi jeera will crackle and the aroma will come properly. Once that happens add the green chilly and reduce the heat.

After a minute add the marinated meat. Add 1/2 cup of water to be on the safe side and mix everything well. Close the lid a put the whistle on. Wait till you get about 6-7 whistles - or here as I say depending on your pressure cooker till you think the meat is cooked. Then switch it off.

Once the pressure goes off, open and see how much water remains - and how much you want. You can reduce the water if you want by again putting it on fire and stirring once in a way. Also here you can add some chopped coriander leaves if you like it. :)....

P.s : By the way this tastes more decilious the next day!