How long does Parsi Mutton Dhansak take?

1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Parsi Mutton Dhansak serve?

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

Is Parsi Mutton Dhansak 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 Parsi Mutton Dhansak?

500 grams Mutton, ½ cup Toor Dal, ¼ cup Moong Dal, ¼ cup Masoor Dal, ½ cup Yellow Pumpkin, ½ cup Brinjal, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Parsi Mutton Dhansak?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Parsi Mutton Dhansak?

About 431 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Parsi Mutton Dhansak

Name: Parsi Mutton Dhansak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Parsi
Ingredients: ½ cup Toor Dal; ¼ cup Moong Dal; ¼ cup Masoor Dal; ½ cup Yellow Pumpkin, Diced; ½ cup Brinjal, Diced; ½ cup Tomato, Chopped; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 2½ cup Water; 1½ tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 Star Anise; 5 Dry Red Chilli; 10 Black Peppercorns; 2 inch Cinnamon; 5 Green Cardamom; 6 Cloves; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 4 Green Chilli; 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Roughly Chopped; As Needed Water; 3 tbsp Oil; 1½ cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 500 grams Mutton; 1½ cup Water; ¾ cup Water

65 min
medium
Serves 5

Prep 15 min · Cook 50 min

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9 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 dhan sak, dhansak · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dal

Curries & Gravies Dal High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Parsi mutton dhansak: mutton in toor, moong and masoor dal with pumpkin, brinjal and dhansak masala. Medium-spicy, serves 5, 65 min plus soaking, video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Party

Ingredients

24 items

5 people

Toor Dal½ cup
Moong Dal¼ cup
Masoor Dal¼ cup
Yellow Pumpkin, Diced½ cup
Brinjal, Diced½ cup
Tomato, Chopped½ cup
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Salt2 tsp
Water4¾ cup
Coriander Seeds1½ tbsp
Star Anise1
Dry Red Chilli5
Black Peppercorns10
Cinnamon2 inch
Green Cardamom5
Cloves6
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Green Chilli4
Coriander Leaves, Roughly Chopped3 tbsp
WaterAs Needed
Oil3 tbsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced1½ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Mutton500 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 5 people
Energy	431kcal	2155kcal
Protein	32g	159g
Carbohydrate	39g	194g
Fat	18g	90g
Fibre	11g	56g
Sugar	3.5g	18g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
Soak all the 3 dals in water for 3 hours or even overnight.
Toor DalMoong DalMasoor Dal
2
Add all the ingredients for the dal mixture in a pressure cooker. Cook on high flame for 1 whistle, then reduce the flame and cook for a further 4 whistles.
Yellow PumpkinBrinjalTomatoTurmeric PowderSaltWater
3
In a pan on low flame, saute all the spices until fragrant.
Coriander SeedsStar AniseDry Red ChilliBlack PeppercornsCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesFenugreek Seeds
4
Turn off the flame and add green chili, coriander leaves, and water and grind to a fine paste.
Green ChilliCoriander LeavesWater
5
Heat oil in a pan and add the sliced onions along with salt. Saute until the onions turn golden brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste.
OilOnionSaltGinger Garlic Paste
6
Add the mutton pieces and cook for 5 minutes.
Mutton
7
Add water, cover, and cook for 30 minutes on low heat until the mutton is completely cooked through. Cook for longer if necessary.
Water
8
Add the cooked dal and the previously prepared Dhansak masala to the mutton.
Water
9
Adjust the consistency with ¾ cup of water or up to the desired consistency. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes. Serve with Parsi brown rice.

Before you start

How long does Parsi Mutton Dhansak take?: 1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Parsi Mutton Dhansak serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Parsi Mutton Dhansak vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Parsi Mutton Dhansak 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 Parsi Mutton Dhansak?: 500 grams Mutton, ½ cup Toor Dal, ¼ cup Moong Dal, ¼ cup Masoor Dal, ½ cup Yellow Pumpkin, ½ cup Brinjal, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Parsi Mutton Dhansak?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Parsi Mutton Dhansak?: About 431 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.