As the entire country is in a discussion of beef lets give some attention to goat. Here is a recipe to make Karnataka style Mutton curry also known as Gowdru style mutton curry. Its a spicy mutton recipe which is rich with spices and masala. This unique recipe was shared to us by Dhivya Shetty Shridhar, A food lover and also a model from Bengaluru. Do try this dish and give us your valuable feedbacks.
Requirements
Mutton: 1 KG
Turmeric powder: 2 ½ Tsp.
Garlic: 1 whole piece
Onion: 6 Medium sized
Cloves: 5 Numbers
Cinnamon: I inch length
Pepper: 1 Tbsp.
Cumin: 1 Tsp.
Ginger: 1 piece.
Dry red chillies: 3 Nos.
Coriander seed: 4 Tsp.
Green chilly 6 to 7
Grated fresh coconut: half of a coconut
Coriander leaves
Oil, Salt and water as per requirement
Method of preparation
Wash the mutton pieces for about 3 times. In pressure cooker , add 2 Tbs oil and add one medium chopped onion , fry until it golden brown , add ½ Tsp of turmeric powder , mix it well , then add mutton pieces mix well , after 10 minutes add salt when the water starts leaving the mutton pcs ( this is when the salt is absorbed thoroughly ) then add 2 medium chopped tomatoes and mix well , close the lid , pressure cook it for about 5 whistles.
For preparing the Masala
Grill one medium onion and one whole garlic directly on a low flame, keep it aside. Then take a wide pan, Add 2 Tsp oil , then add 2 medium cut onions , 5 cloves , 1 inch cinnamon , 15 pepper seeds and fry for about 3-4 minutes on medium flame, then add 1 Tsp cumin seeds , 12 cloves garlic, 1.5 inches sliced ginger pieces, dry red chilies and fry for a min , then add coriander seed 4 Tsp and fry for a min, then add 6-7 whole green chilies fry for a min, then add grated fresh coconut and fry for 10 minutes on a low flame, in the last on a high flame fry for a min and turn off the flame. Put a bunch of fresh coriander leaves in the pan and mix well, let it cool.
Put all the above ingredients in the blender or a mixer, along with add the grilled onion and garlic ( put along with the burnt peels, it gives smoky taste in the curry).Add required amount of water and Grind into a smooth paste. Add the grounded masala to the boiling mutton, mix well, add sufficient water. Add required amount of salt, mix well, and pressure cook for about 5 whistles.