How long does Old-Delhi Mutton Korma take?

1 hour 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.

How many people does Old-Delhi Mutton Korma serve?

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

Is Old-Delhi Mutton Korma spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Old-Delhi Mutton Korma?

1000 grams Mutton, ¾ cup Curd, 1½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 4 Onion, 8 Cloves, 6 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Old-Delhi Mutton Korma?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Old-Delhi Mutton Korma?

About 484 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Old-Delhi Mutton Korma

Name: Old-Delhi Mutton Korma
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: For Deep-Frying Oil; 4 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 3 tbsp Oil; 3 tbsp Ghee; 8 Cloves; 2 inch Cinnamon; 6 Green Cardamom; 2 Black Cardamom; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1000 grams Mutton; 1½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1½ tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 2 cup Water; ¾ cup Curd, Whisked; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Kewra Water; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Nutmeg Powder; 1 Mace

80 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 20 min · Cook 60 min

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8 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 Purani Dilli Mutton Korma, Delhi Mutton Korma, Street Style mutton Korma · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, One-pot meals

Curries & Gravies One-pot meals Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Old Delhi mutton korma in a pressure cooker with whole spices, curd and crushed fried onions, with kewra. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 80 minutes, with video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

22 items

6 people

OilFor Deep-Frying
Onion, Thinly Sliced4
Oil3 tbsp
Ghee3 tbsp
Cloves8
Cinnamon2 inch
Green Cardamom6
Black Cardamom2
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Mutton1000 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1½ tbsp
Salt1½ tsp
Water2 cup
Curd, Whisked¾ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Kewra Water1 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Nutmeg Powder¼ tsp
Mace1

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	484kcal	2904kcal
Protein	36g	218g
Carbohydrate	16g	98g
Fat	31g	188g
Fibre	4.9g	29g
Sugar	4.5g	27g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
Fry sliced onions in hot oil until golden brown and allow them to cool and turn crispy.
OilOnion
2
Transfer to a mixer grinder and pulse blend until fine.
3
Heat the oil and ghee in a cooker and add the whole spices, saute until aromatic. Add the mutton and sear the meat on all sides in the hot oil. Continue cooking on a high flame for 10 mins.
OilGheeClovesCinnamonGreen CardamomBlack CardamomBlack PeppercornsMutton
4
Add the ginger garlic paste after it releases moisture, cook until the raw flavour goes. Add the powdered spices- turmeric, coriander and red chilli powders, salt and saute until oil begins separating.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
5
Add the water, cover and simmer for 20 mins.
Water
6
Once the pressure releases, open and add the whisked curd. Simmer for 10 mins.
Curd
7
Add the crushed fried onions. Finish with the chopped coriander leaves, kewra water,garam masala, nutmeg powder and mace.
Coriander LeavesKewra WaterGaram Masala PowderNutmeg PowderMace
8
Serve it with any Indian bread, rice or pulao.

Before you start

How long does Old-Delhi Mutton Korma take?: 1 hour 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.
How many people does Old-Delhi Mutton Korma serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Old-Delhi Mutton Korma vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Old-Delhi Mutton Korma spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Old-Delhi Mutton Korma?: 1000 grams Mutton, ¾ cup Curd, 1½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 4 Onion, 8 Cloves, 6 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Old-Delhi Mutton Korma?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Old-Delhi Mutton Korma?: About 484 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.