Telangana Style Mutton Curry

Telangana Style Mutton Curry

Mutton - 3lbs (packet)
onion - 2 medium
turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp


masala paste :

Poppy seeds(optional) - 2 teaspoons
Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon, roasted
coriander seeds - 2 teaspoons , roasted
coconut powder - 3 teaspoons, 
Cardomom sticks -3, 
Cloves -4, 
Cinnamon sticks- 3 small 1/2 inch sticks, 
Shajeera - 1/2 tsp

For masala; To a mixie jar, add 2 teaspoons poppy seeds(optional), 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds(fried), 3 teaspoons coconut powder, Garam-masala, 3 cardomom sticks, 4-5 cloves, 2-3 cinnamon sticks, 1/2 teaspoon shajeera. Ginger and garlic cloves are optional. Add water and grind it into a paste. 

METHOD: Mutton cooks faster in pressure cooker. To a cooker add 2 tablespoons oil and heat it. 
Add 2 cups onions and fry till they change colour. 
Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste and mix. Let it fry for a minute. 
Add cleaned mutton and let it cook in oil. Close the lid and cook till the water in the mutton boils away. 
To the cooked mutton add 3 teaspoons chilli powder, 2 teaspoons salt and mix. 
Add the masala paste and mix. Let it cook. 
Add 1 cup water to the empty mixie jar, mix and add this water the mutton curry. 
Close the lid and cook for 2-3 wistles. Let the cooker cool down and open the lid. 
Cook till the gravy becomes thicker. Add coriander leaves and mix.