Achari Mutton
It is perfect curry that has the right flavors of spiciness and strong flavors of homemade Achari Masala.
Ingredients
For Homemade Achari spice mix
- 4 allspice / Kebabchini
- 3 1inch Cinnamon Stick
- 2 pinch Fenugreek seed/ Methi
- 1/2 tsp Black seeds/Kalonji
- 4 Kashmiri dry chillies
- 1&1/4 tbsp Coriander seeds
- 3/4 tbsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Fennel Seed/ saunf
- 1/2 tsp Ajwain /carom seed
For Gravy
- 500 gm Mutton with bones
- 1/2 cup oil
- 10-12 Curry Leaves
- 8 Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp Black seeds/Kalonji
- 1 medium Onion roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
- 1&1/2 tsp Red Chilly Powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 3 medium sized Tomato puree
- 3-4 tbsp thick full fat whisked yoghurt
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Chopped Cilantro/Coriander
- 3-4 Green Chillies slit
- 3-4 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
For Achari spice mix
- In a food processor or mixer grinder add all spices and grind to a fine powder.Keep aside.
For gravy
- In a heavy bottom pan or pressure cooker heat oil and add garlic, black seed, curry leaves, mustard and cumin seed. Fry for 1 minute.
- Add in the chopped onions and cook until it becomes translucent or pink.
- Add Ginger garlic paste and Mutton. Cook for 3 minutes on high flame.
- Now add the prepared Achari spice mix salt, ,red chilly, turmeric and garam masala powder. Cook on medium flame for 4-5 minutes until the meat is coated well with the masala.
- Mean while in a pan boil water & add 3 medium tomatoes. Let it boil for 4-5 minutes. Remove the skin and grind the tomatoes to make puree.
- Now add prepared tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add yoghurt and cook on high fallen for 3-4 minute. It may take some time to cook after adding few ingredients but do not skip any step.
- Add 1cup of water if you're cooking in a pressure cooker ,But if you're cooking in a pot or pan add 2 or more cups of water or as needed to cook the mutton .
- Cook until the meat is tender and cooked completely.
- Add in the lemon juice, chopped coriander and green chillies.Check for salt and add if needed.
- Serve Hot with naan or rice. Enjoy.
Notes
In this recipe I've used dry Kashmiri red chillies for red color.
If you want more heat or spice add more red chilly powder or green chilies.
This Achari mutton has a restaurant style taste and wonderful aroma because of home-made Achari masala .