Mutton Banjara
Serves 4
- 750 grams Mutton
- 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
- 2 Onion , thinly sliced
- 10 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
- 2 inch Ginger , finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- 2 tablespoons Coriander Powder (Dhania)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- 2 Bay leaf (tej patta)
- 4 Cloves (Laung)
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
- 4 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
- 4 Whole Black Peppercorns , crushed
- 4 Dry Red Chilli
- 1/2 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
- Salt , to taste
- 1 teaspoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds , roasted and crushed
- 6 sprigs Coriander (Dhania) Leaves , finely chopped
- To begin making the Rajasthani Mutton Banjara recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep ready.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat; add the bay leaf, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and dry red chilies and sauté for a minute. Add the onion, ginger and garlic and saute until the onions soften and turns slightly brown.
- Add mutton along with curd and mix well and saute on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Now add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric and salt and mix well. Add about 1/2 to 1 cup of water based on the gravy you would like.
- Pressure cook the Mutton Banjara for about 3 whistles. After 3 whistles turn the heat low and simmer for 10 minutes and turn off the heat. Allow the pressure to release immediately.
- Once done, stir in the crushed coriander seeds and chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.