How long does Shahi Mutton Korma take?

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

How many people does Shahi Mutton Korma serve?

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

Is Shahi Mutton Korma spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Shahi Mutton Korma?

1000 grams Mutton, ½ cup Almonds, ½ cup Poppy Seeds, 1 cup Curd, 1 cup Fresh Cream, 4 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Shahi Mutton Korma?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Shahi Mutton Korma?

About 961 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Shahi Mutton Korma

Name: Shahi Mutton Korma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ½ cup Almonds; ½ cup Poppy Seeds; 1½ cup Water; 2 pinch Salt; 4 Onion, Roughly Chopped; 3 Green Chilli; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 Cinnamon; 6 Cloves; 4 Green Cardamom; 1 Star Anise; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1000 grams Mutton; 1 cup Curd; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Fresh Cream; ¼ tsp Nutmeg Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Ghee; For Garnish Coriander Leaves

60 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 50 min

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10 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 korma, gosht korma · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies High protein Gluten-free

Shahi mutton korma: mutton simmered with whole spices and curd, enriched with almond and poppy seed paste. Mild, serves 4, an hour plus soaking, with video.

High protein

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

22 items

4 people

Almonds½ cup
Poppy Seeds½ cup
Water2½ cup
Salt2 pinch
Onion, Roughly Chopped4
Green Chilli3
Oil2 tbsp
Cinnamon2
Cloves6
Green Cardamom4
Star Anise1
Bay Leaves2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Mutton1000 grams
Curd1 cup
Fresh Cream1 cup
Nutmeg Powder¼ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

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	961kcal	3844kcal
Protein	63g	251g
Carbohydrate	32g	128g
Fat	67g	268g
Fibre	11g	42g
Sugar	11g	43g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
Soak the almonds and poppy seeds in hot water for 30 minutes.
AlmondsPoppy Seeds
2
Boil onions and green chillies. Let it cool down.
WaterSaltOnionGreen Chilli
3
Peel the skin of almonds. Add the soaked almonds and poppyseeds to a blender, add a little water and blend it to a thick fine paste. Also, blend the boiled onions and green chilli into a fine pure and keep it aside.
4
Heat oil in a pan, add the whole spices, mix well for a few seconds.
OilCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomStar AniseBay Leaves
5
Add ginger garlic paste, mutton and saute for a few minutes.
Ginger Garlic PasteMutton
6
Add the ground onion paste and saute for a minute.
7
Add curd mix well for a minute till it has combined with the meat. Add water, mix well and bring it to a boil. Cover and cook the mutton for 30-40 minutes on a medium to low flame, stirring occasionally.
CurdWater
8
Open the pot, give it a stir and check if the mutton is cooked. Cover and cook it for a while longer if it isn’t cooked. Add water if necessary. Add the almond paste to the mixture, mix it till it has dissolved and combined with the gravy. Mix well till the fat starts floating on top.
9
To fresh cream, add nutmeg powder, garam masala, cardamom powder and milk. Mix it well and keep it aside
Fresh CreamNutmeg PowderGaram Masala Powder
10
Add the cream mixture, season it, add ghee and mix well till all the ingredients combine evenly. Transfer it to a bowl, garnish with coriander leaves. Serve it hot with roti, naan or rice.
SaltBlack Pepper PowderGheeCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Shahi Mutton Korma take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Shahi Mutton Korma serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Shahi Mutton Korma vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Shahi Mutton Korma spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Shahi Mutton Korma?: 1000 grams Mutton, ½ cup Almonds, ½ cup Poppy Seeds, 1 cup Curd, 1 cup Fresh Cream, 4 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Shahi Mutton Korma?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Shahi Mutton Korma?: About 961 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.