Ingredients for Karahi Masala Powder:
1. 1 ½ tbsp Coriander Seeds
2. 1 ½ tbsp Cumin Seeds
3. 3 Black Cardamom Pods
4. ½ tsp Cloves
5. ½ tsp Black Peppercorns
6. 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
7. 1 tsp Salt
8. 3 tsp Crushed Red Chilli
9. 1 ½ tsp Paprika Powder (or Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder)
Ingredients for Boiling Mutton:
1. 1 kg Mutton (cut into pieces)
2. 3 large glasses of Water
3. 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
4. ½ tsp Salt
Other Ingredients:
1. ¾ cup Oil
2. 2 large Onions (ground into paste)
3. 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
4. 1 tbsp Green Chilli Paste
5. 4 Tomatoes (sliced)
6. 3-4 tbsp Karahi Masala Powder (prepared earlier)
7. 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
8. 1 ½ inch Ginger (julienne cut)
9. 4 Bullet Green Chilies
10. 1 piece of Coal (for smoking)
11. Handful of Fresh Coriander Leaves (for garnish)
Instructions:
Prepare Karahi Masala Powder:
In a frying pan, dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns until lightly golden. Let them cool and grind into a fine powder.
Mix this ground masala with turmeric powder, salt, crushed red chili, and paprika powder. Keep the masala blend in an airtight container for future use.
Boil the Mutton:
In a large pot, add mutton, water, ginger-garlic paste, and salt. Boil the meat until it becomes tender and the stock reduces. Keep the stock aside for later use.
Cook the Karahi:
Heat oil in a large karahi (wok). Add the ground onion paste and sauté on high flame for 4 minutes until golden.
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chili paste. Fry the mixture until it turns golden brown.
Tomato & Spices:
Add sliced tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil separates.
Add the boiled mutton with its stock into the pan. Cook on high flame for 4 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Add Karahi Masala:
Add 3-4 tbsp of the prepared Karahi masala and 1 tsp salt (or to taste). Stir well and cook until the oil separates from the curry.
Final Touches:
Add julienne-cut ginger and bullet green chilies. For an authentic smoky flavor, place a piece of coal over the curry and add a few drops of hot oil to it, covering the pot immediately to trap the smoke.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Serve your delicious Masala Mutton Karahi hot with naan or roti.
Tips for Best Masala Mutton Karahi:
1. For extra tenderness, ensure the mutton is well-boiled and the stock is flavorful.
2. Adjust the spice levels by reducing or increasing the amount of green chilies and red chili powder.
3. The smoky flavor adds an extra dimension to the dish—don’t skip the coal smoking step!
Enjoy this rich and flavorful Masala Mutton Karahi as a perfect dish for family gatherings and special occasions!
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