Mutton Korma or mutton kurma is a very popular side dish. Which can be served with rice or roti. The taste of mutton korma has come from the blend of some rich spices and mutton.Mutton korma is a rich and spicy food thus prepared on special occasions like festivals or weddings. Several cuisines have their own way of preparing mutton or non-veg recipes.
Today I am sharing a Kerala style mutton korma which can be prepared easily.
Let us get started.
Ingredients required for this recipe:
- Mutton-1 Kilogram, cut and cleaned.
- Black Pepper-1 Teaspoon.
- Fennel seeds-1 Teaspoon.
- Star Anise-1 number.
- Cardamom- 5 small cardamom.
- Cinnamon stick-½" stick
- Cloves-3 Cloves.
- Bay leaf-1 Bay leaf.
- Ginger -1 Tablespoon, Crushed.
- Garlic-1 Tablespoon, Crushed.
- Onion-2 Large, Sliced.
- Green chillies-3 Split.
- Curry leaves- Few.
- Turmeric powder-1 Teaspoon.
- Coriander powder-2 Tablespoon.
- Garam masala powder-½ teaspoon.
- Tomato-1 Large, chopped.
- Lemon juice -1 Tablespoon.
- Coconut- ½ Cup grated.
- Cashew nuts-6 to 7 numbers.
- Oil-2 Tablespoons.
- Salt as required.
- Water as needed.
Method of preparation:
- Heat a pan with oil. Add black pepper, fennel seeds, star anise, cardamom, cloves and bay leaf.Saute for few seconds.
- Add in crushed ginger and garlic to this.Saute well.
- Add onion, green chillies, few curry leaves and salt.
- Saute until it becomes golden colour.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder. Saute until the oil get separated on a low flame.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook for few minutes.
- Now the masala is ready. Allow cooling for few minutes.
- Then transfer the masala to the blender jar. Add little water and blend to a smooth paste.
- In a pressure cooker add cleaned mutton pieces, lemon juice, salt and ground masala paste.
- Mix it well and pressure cook for at least 3 to 4 whistles.
- In a blender jar add coconut grated and few cashew nuts. you can soak the cashew nuts for few minutes in water.Grind them to a smooth paste.
- Add this to the cooked mutton gravy.
- Mix it well and cook until the gravy thickens.
- Mutton korma is now ready to serve. Add few curry leaves on top and serve...
Recipe by Jesni siraj
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