Purani Dilli Style Dry Mutton Curry in Desi Ghee

Ingredients for Masala:⁣

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1. Jeera 1 tbs ⁣

2. Whole Dhaniya 3 tbs ⁣

3. Red Chillies 3 + 2⁣

4. Black Cardamom 1 + 1⁣

5. Green Cardamom 2 ⁣

6. Javitri Flower 1 ⁣

7. Cloves 5⁣

8. Peppercorns 10 ⁣

9. Star Anise 1 ⁣

10. Nut Meg 1/4⁣

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Additional Ingredients:⁣

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1. Mutton 1 kg⁣

2. Red Chillies 2⁣

3. Black Cardamom 1⁣

4. Star Anise 1⁣

5. Bay Leaf 1⁣

6. Curd 1/3 Cup⁣

7. Red Onion 1 Medium (Chopped)⁣

8. Green Chillies 5 (Cut in halves)⁣

9. Red Chilli Powder 1 tbs ⁣

10. Dhaniya Powder 1 tbs ⁣

11. Salt 2 tsp ⁣

12. Curd 1/3 Cup⁣

13. Water 3-4 Cups ⁣

14. Ghee 6 tbs ⁣

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Marination Method:⁣

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1. Lightly toast the whole spices and make a powder. ⁣

2. Use half of this Masala + 1 Tbs of Red Chilli powder + 1 Tbs of Coriander powder + 1 Tbs of Salt and mix it with 1/3 cup of Curd⁣

3. Now coat mutton thoroughly with the Curd and Masala paste.⁣

4. Let in marinate for a minimum of 4 hours (overnight works best)⁣

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Cooking Method:⁣

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1. Heat 4 tbs of Ghee⁣

2. Add 2 Dry Red Chilli + 1 Bay Leaf + 1 Star Anise⁣

3. After 30 seconds, add chopped red onion ⁣

4. Cook Onions #UntilGoldenBrown⁣

5. Add the rest of the Masala from step 2 of Marination method (See above)⁣

6. After 30 seconds of adding Masala, add Mutton (Do not discard the bowl in which you Marinated)⁣

7. Roast the Mutton very well in the Masala for 10 minutes (If the mix becomes too dry and starts to burn, add 2-3 Tbs of water⁣

8. Add the Powdered Masalas - 1 tbs Red Chilli powder and 1 tbs of Coriander powder⁣

9. Add 2 cups of water to the bowl that you used for Marination and scrape all Masala into the liquid⁣

10. Add this liquid to the Mutton ⁣

11. Bring the mixture to a boil and then cover, turn the heat down to medium⁣

12. Let it cook covered for 30 minutes, occasionally opening the lid and stirring (if you find the liquid has reduced too much and the Mutton is still not tender, add a little bit of water in small increments)⁣

13. After 30 minutes, open the lid and bring the heat to medium-high⁣

14. Add Green Chillies ⁣

15. Cook open for 10-15 minutes by constantly turning and stirring⁣

16. Reduce the liquid according to how dry do you like your Mutton curry ⁣

17. Add tbs Ghee and cook for another 5-10 minutes⁣

18. Done ✅