10/26/2025
Mutton Karahi
Ingredients :
For the karahi:
Mutton (goat meat) β 500 g
Oil or ghee β 4 tbsp
Onions β 2 medium, thinly sliced
Tomatoes β 3 large, finely chopped
Ginger garlic paste β 2 tbsp
Green chillies β 3β4 (slit)
Red chilli powder β 1Β½ tsp (adjust to taste)
Coriander powder β 2 tsp
Turmeric powder β ΒΌ tsp
Cumin powder β 1 tsp
Garam masala β Β½ tsp
Black pepper powder β Β½ tsp (optional)
Salt β to taste
Fresh coriander leaves β for garnish
Ginger juliennes β for garnish
π³ Method
Cook the mutton:
In a pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pan, add mutton, salt, a little turmeric, and Β½ cup water.
Pressure cook for 3β4 whistles or until tender (depending on the meat). Keep aside.
Prepare the masala:
Heat oil or ghee in a large karahi (wok).
Add sliced onions and sautΓ© till golden brown.
Add ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell goes away.
Add tomatoes & spices:
Add chopped tomatoes and cook till they turn soft and oil starts separating.
Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and a bit more salt if needed.
Stir well and let the masala cook for 3β4 minutes on medium flame.
Add mutton:
Add the cooked mutton pieces along with its stock.
Mix everything well so the masala coats the mutton.
Cook uncovered on medium-high flame until oil separates and the gravy thickens.
Final touches:
Add garam masala, black pepper, and slit green chillies.
Cook for another 5 minutes.
Garnish with ginger juliennes and fresh coriander leaves.
π½οΈ Serving suggestion
Serve hot with naan, paratha, or jeera rice β and a squeeze of lemon for that extra zing! π