Quick Mutton Curry

The summer this year's been an extension of spring.We've had just an occasional week of sun throughout this summer.And that for its part was too hot.Being accustomed to the sweltering heat of Chennai guess I shouldn't be complaining about the heat here.But the sea breeze somehow takes away the edge off the heat there,making it compartitively pleasant.But here you feel the heat till 9 or 10 in the evening.I like the way the sun behaves like a regular office-goer in Chennai,prompt from 6 -6 ,except for the rare rainy days.But here it goes into hiding throughout winter and when it does have to appear in summer,it does it reluctantly :) The rainy weather makes it difficult for me.as I'm then stuck at homes with my little ones.We are usually the weekend non vegetarians with the week having mostly veg dishes and egg.But when it's holidays, it's usually the other way around,mainly because of the ease at which non veg dishes can be prepared.This is one such curry,which needs just 15 minutes of preparation.It pairs up well with any main dish and tastes yum !

You'll Need:

Mutton - 250g

Onion - 1 large (sliced thinly)

Timato - 1 large ( chopped finely)

Oil - 2 Tb

Coriander powder - 2 tsp

Chilli Powder - 1/2 - 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Cinnamon - a small stick

Cloves - 1

Cardamom - 1

Stone flower/Kal Paasi - a small piece

Star Anise -  1/2 a medium one

Salt as needed

Coconut Milk - 3 -4 Tb(optional)

Coriander leaves - 2 sprigs (finely chopped)

To Grind to a fine paste:

Garlic - 3 -4 big cloves or 6 -8 small ones

Ginger - same quantity as Garlic

Green Chilli - 1 small
Whole Pepper Corns - 1/2 tsp

Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp

Poppy Seeds - 1 tsp

Cashew Nuts - 2 - 3

Method:

-To a pressure cooker  add the oil and when it heats,splutter the cardamom,cloves,cinnamon,star anise and stone flower.Saute for  a few seconds.

-Add the thinly sliced onions with a pinch of salt and saute for 3 -5 minutes until the onions shrink and are well browned.

-Next add the mutton pieces and saute for  3- 4 minutes until they turn pale brown.

-Add the coriander,turmeric and chilli powder and mix well.

-Add the Tomatoes and mix well.Saute for a few seconds.

-Add salt as needed.And close the lid.Cook on high heat until it whistles once.

-Reduce the flame and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

-Take it off the stove and wait till all the steam is released.

-Open the pressure cooker and add the coconut milk,coriander leaves and 1/4 tsp Garam Masala powder.Check for Salt and add if needed.Let it cook on low heat for another 3 -5 minutes.

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