Mutton Korma

Eid al-Adha Mubarak to everybody. It's the time to bid goodbyes to all the goats whom we've been treating as our pets since few days. Oh I will miss them so much!....

Coming to the significance of this day, besides getting to see meat everywhere, is the celebration of the day with your loved ones. Each year drive excitements and leave behind memories to reminisce. And not to miss an unforgettable taste which is bound to this day, the delectable Mutton Korma.

On this day, you will find mutton korma at almost everybody's place. I guess it's the compelling taste which makes it appealing to everyone in each year. This dish is simply authentic and easy to prepare.

You will need, Ingredients:

• 1 kg meat
• 2 large onions, finely sliced 
• 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 4-5 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 stick Cinnamon
• 4-5 peppercorns 
• 2 green cardamoms
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1 staranise 
• 1/2 cup oil 
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tbsp red pepper powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander 
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 bunch coriander leaves, chopped

Step 1:

Heat oil, add chopped onions and fry it briefly. Add ginger garlic paste and all the whole spices (cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaves and others) followed by 1 tsp of turmeric powder. Then add half cup of water and cover the top with a lid. Cook until the onions become soft and starts to melt. 

Note: For faster result, use a pressure cooker and cook till it whistles twice.

Step 2:

Uncover the lid and add meat. Then add red pepper powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and salt accordingly. 

Mix beaten yogurt and stir well. Add 1/2 cup of water and cover the top with a lid again. Cook until the meat becomes tender. 

Note: For faster result, use a pressure cooker to cook meat. As the pressure cooker whistles twice, lower the flames and leave the pressure cooker undisturbed for 12-15 minutes on low flames.

Step 3:

Once the meat turns tender, turn the heat off. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. 

Serve hot with Basmati rice or naan.

Enjoy!