How long does Laal Maas take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Laal Maas serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Laal Maas?

1 kg Mutton, ½ cup Curd, 20 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 2½ cup Onion, 4 Green Cardamom, 2 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Laal Maas?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Laal Maas?

About 509 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Laal Maas

Name: Laal Maas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Rajasthan
Ingredients: 20 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, Deseeded; As Needed Water, Hot; 1 kg Mutton, Cubes; 3 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Salt; 1½ tbsp Coriander Powder; 2 tsp Cumin Powder; 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 6 tbsp Ghee; 4 Green Cardamom; 2 Black Cardamom; 2 Bay Leaves; 2 inch Cinnamon; 1 Mace; 5 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 2½ cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; ½ cup Curd; 2 cup Water; 1 Charcoal; 3 Cloves; 1 tbsp Ghee

55 min
hot
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as lal maas · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies High protein Gluten-free Low carb

Rajasthani laal maas: mutton in Kashmiri chilli paste, pressure-cooked in ghee with garlic and curd. Spicy, serves 6, 55 minutes plus marinating, with video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

20 items

6 people

Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, Deseeded20
Water, HotAs Needed
Mutton, Cubes1 kg
Ginger Garlic Paste3 tbsp
Salt2 tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tbsp
Cumin Powder2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder2 tsp
Ghee7 tbsp
Green Cardamom4
Black Cardamom2
Bay Leaves2
Cinnamon2 inch
Mace1
Garlic, Peeled5 cloves
Onion, Thinly Sliced2½ cup
Curd½ cup
Water2 cup
Charcoal1
Cloves3

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	509kcal	3054kcal
Protein	38g	225g
Carbohydrate	21g	125g
Fat	33g	197g
Fibre	8.2g	49g
Sugar	4.3g	26g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
Soak the red chillies in hot water for 30 minutes. Grind it into a paste.
Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliWater
2
Marinate the mutton with ginger garlic paste, salt, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala. Add the chilli paste. Marinate for at least 1 hour. It can also be marinated till overnight.
MuttonGinger Garlic PasteSaltCoriander PowderCumin PowderGaram Masala Powder
3
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add the whole spices (green cardamom, black cardamom, bayleaf, cinnamon, mace). Add the whole peeled garlic and onion. Saute until it turns golden brown in colour.
GheeGreen CardamomBlack CardamomBay LeavesCinnamonMaceGarlicOnion
4
Add the marinated mutton and saute for 5 minutes. Add the curd and mix well. Add water.
CurdWater
5
Put the lid on and pressure cook for 30 minutes on medium-low heat.
6
Optionally, you can infuse a smoked flavour into the dish. Heat a charcoal over the stove until it turns gray/white and is hot. Place a metal bowl in the Laal Maas and place the hot charcoal in it. Add the cloves and ghee. Cover and let it sit for 4 minutes.
CharcoalClovesGhee

Before you start

How long does Laal Maas take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Laal Maas serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Laal Maas vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Laal Maas spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Laal Maas?: 1 kg Mutton, ½ cup Curd, 20 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 2½ cup Onion, 4 Green Cardamom, 2 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Laal Maas?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Laal Maas?: About 509 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.