Mutton Curry Andhra

Ingredients

• - 400g mutton
• - 3 tbsp sesame oil
• - 2 large onions
• - 2 tomatoes
• - 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• - 1 tsp red chilli powder
• - 1 tsp coriander powder
• - 1/2 tsp turmeric
• - 1 sprig curry leaves
• - Salt to taste
• - Fresh coriander

Method

1. Marinate mutton: Mix 750g mutton with 1 cup yogurt, 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tsp red chilli powder, half tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala and salt. Marinate overnight.
2. Fry onions: Heat 3 tbsp oil. Add 2 finely chopped onions. Cook on medium heat 12-15 minutes until deep golden.
3. Add ginger-garlic: Add 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and fry 2-3 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes: Add 3 chopped tomatoes. Cook 8-10 minutes until oil separates.
5. Add spice powders: Add 2 tsp red chilli powder, 1.5 tsp coriander powder and 1 tsp cumin powder. Fry 3 minutes.
6. Add marinated mutton: Add mutton with all yogurt. Cook on high heat 10 minutes stirring to sear all sides.
7. Add water: Add 1.5 cups warm water. Bring to a boil.
8. Pressure cook: Cover and pressure cook 5-6 whistles until mutton is very tender. Allow pressure to release naturally.
9. Finish: Cook uncovered on medium heat 8 minutes. Add 1 tsp garam masala.
10. Serve: Adjust salt. Andhra mutton curry should be thick and deeply spiced. Garnish with coriander. Serve with rice or roti.