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Punjabi Mutton Masala

Punjabi Mutton Masala

  • 50 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 40 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 Punjabi mutton curry, Punjabi gosht · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Punjabi mutton masala: pressure-cooked mutton in browned onion and tomato with ground fennel and black cardamom. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 50 minutes, video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

23 items

4 people
  • Mutton500 grams
  • Water3 cup
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1½ tsp
  • Cloves5
  • Black Cardamom2
  • Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
  • Cinnamon2 inch
  • Cumin1 tbsp
  • Black Peppercorns1 tsp
  • Fennel Seeds1 tbsp
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Oil4 tbsp
  • Onion, Thinly Sliced2
  • Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
  • Green Chilli, Thinly Sliced2
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder2 tbsp
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Tomato, Finely Chopped4
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tbsp
  • Lemon Juice1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

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

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy463kcal1852kcal
Protein29g117g
Carbohydrate22g90g
Fat31g122g
Fibre8.1g32g
Sugar5.3g21g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

  1. 1

    Pressure cook the mutton for 7 whistles with 2 Cups of water, 1 tsp of salt and ½ tsp of turmeric powder.

    MuttonWaterSaltTurmeric Powder

  2. 2

    Roast the spices for the masala until aromatic and powder them in a mixer grinder.

    ClovesBlack CardamomCoriander SeedsCinnamonCuminBlack PeppercornsFennel Seeds

  3. 3

    Add ghee and oil to a kadhai and add the sliced onions. Brown them.

    GheeOilOnion

  4. 4

    Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies. Cook until the raw aroma goes.

    Ginger Garlic PasteGreen Chilli

  5. 5

    Add the powdered spices and salt and cook on a low flame for 3 mins. Add water and cook until dry again.

    Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCuminWater

  6. 6

    Add the tomatoes and cook until completely soft.

    Tomato

  7. 7

    Add salt and the powdered prepared masala.

    Salt

  8. 8

    Add the mutton and the water. Simmer for 10 mins.

  9. 9

    Finish with chopped coriander leaves, kasuri methi and lemon juice.

    Coriander LeavesKasuri MethiLemon Juice

Before you start

How long does Punjabi Mutton Masala take?
50 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Punjabi Mutton Masala serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Punjabi Mutton Masala vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Punjabi Mutton Masala 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 Punjabi Mutton Masala?
500 grams Mutton, 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 2 tbsp Coriander Powder, 5 Cloves, 2 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Punjabi Mutton Masala?
Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Punjabi Mutton Masala?
About 463 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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