How long does Pakistani Mutton Korma take?

1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Pakistani Mutton Korma serve?

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

Is Pakistani 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 Pakistani Mutton Korma?

500 grams Mutton, 1½ cup Curd, 0.5 grams Nutmeg Powder, 4 Green Cardamom, 1 Mace, 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Pakistani Mutton Korma?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Pakistani Mutton Korma?

About 447 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Pakistani Mutton Korma

Name: Pakistani Mutton Korma
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: For Frying Oil; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1½ cup Curd, Thick Slices; ½ tbsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tbsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Sugar; 1½ tsp Salt; 0.5 grams Nutmeg Powder; 1 tbsp Rose Water; ¼ cup Ghee; 500 grams Mutton; 4 Green Cardamom; 1 Mace; 4 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2 cup Water

70 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 50 min

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5 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 Mutton Qorma, Mutton Curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Pakistani mutton korma of ghee-seared mutton simmered in a curd gravy with mace, nutmeg and rose water. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 70 minutes, with video.

High protein

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

19 items

4 people

OilFor Frying
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Curd, Thick Slices1½ cup
Red Chilli Powder½ tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder½ tbsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Nutmeg Powder0.5 grams
Rose Water1 tbsp
Ghee¼ cup
Mutton500 grams
Green Cardamom4
Mace1
Cloves4
Cinnamon1 inch
Water2 cup

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	447kcal	1788kcal
Protein	30g	119g
Carbohydrate	17g	68g
Fat	30g	119g
Fibre	3.3g	13g
Sugar	7.8g	31g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
In oil, fry the onions until golden brown and drain on tissue. Crush them and set aside.
OilOnionGinger Garlic Paste
2
In a bowl, combine and whisk the curd, with the powdered spices and rose water.
CurdRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderSugarSaltNutmeg PowderRose Water
3
In a pot, add the ghee and sear the mutton pieces. Remove the pieces.
GheeMutton
4
Add the whole spices. Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Reduce the flame, add the curd mixture, and continuously stir.
Green CardamomMaceClovesCinnamon
5
Once the gravy starts to form, add the mutton pieces. Add 2 cups of water, cover and simmer for 40 mins. Remove the whole spices, if possible. Serve hot with naan/ kulcha or sheermal.
Water

Before you start

How long does Pakistani Mutton Korma take?: 1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pakistani Mutton Korma serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pakistani Mutton Korma vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Pakistani 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 Pakistani Mutton Korma?: 500 grams Mutton, 1½ cup Curd, 0.5 grams Nutmeg Powder, 4 Green Cardamom, 1 Mace, 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pakistani Mutton Korma?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pakistani Mutton Korma?: About 447 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

A
ArunFebruary 2026
the gravy was very sour. had precooked the mutton and did not follow the recipe instructions for the mutton
J
JerryJanuary 2026
this one didn't go well with rice. and the taste was okayish
C
A Cookd cookJanuary 2025
atleast precook mutton - half cooked and then add to the curd mixture
C
A Cookd cookSeptember 2024
The mutton was very rubbery and hard, though the gravy was tasting good. The mutton pieces was not eatable.