Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Mutton Curry With Okra.


Ingredients:

Mutton - 1 Pound
Bay leaf - 1
Cardamom - 1
Onion - 1
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Ginger&garlic paste - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Curd - 2 tbsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Tamarind paste - 1 tsp
Okra - 10-12


Preparation:

Cut the ends of the okra and cut them to desired size but should not be cut too small. Take a pressure cooker, add 3 tbsp of oil. Once the oil is ready, fry the okra on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes or until the okra turns to a light brown colour on the outside. Take them out and in the same cooker add cardamom, Bay leaf and fry for a few seconds.

Then add onion and fry till transcluent. Add turmeric, ginger & garlic paste, chilli powder, salt and fry for a few seconds. Then add mutton pieces and cook till all the water is absorbed. Add coriander powder, garam masala, curd, tamarind paste and mix everything well then add water and pressure cook till the mutton is done.

Once the mutton is done put the fried okra pieces into the curry and cook for another 5 minutes and garnish it with cilantro. Serve it with rice or roti.