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Wednesday 29 February 2012

Kolhapuri Mutton (Party Menu)

There is more to Kolhapur than just Kolhapuris(slippers).The food is spicy & authentic.
This is a "must try" recipe. Use whole coriander for that flavour!  

INGREDIENTS:
Mutton: 1 kg
White sesame/til seeds: 50 g
Copra/dry coconut: ½
Cumin: 2 tsps
Caraway seeds/shahi jeera: 2 tsps
Coriander seeds: 1 tbsp
Cinnamon: 1’ piece
Cardamom: 4
Cloves: 6
Pepper: 2 tsps
Red chilli whole: 10 or 1 tbsp powder
Oil: 1 tbsp
 Dry roast sesame seeds & copra separately, do not brown it too much.
Heat oil & fry rest of the ingredients. Grind together with sesame & copra.

Onions: 3 sliced                                               
Ginger paste: 2 tsps
Garlic paste: 2 tsps
Tomatoes: 2 chopped
Coriander leaves
Oil: 2 tbsps
Salt to taste

METHOD:

Heat oil, sauté onions till brown, add ginger –garlic paste & fry well.
Add ground masala, chopped tomatoes & sauté well till oil clears on sides of pan.
Add meat, stir till dry.
Pour 2 cups of hot water (no need to add water if pressure cooking), cook till done.
Add coriander leaves & serve.
This is a semi gravy dish. Good accompaniment for Pulao or Rotis.   
You can use chicken instead of mutton. 

3 comments:

  1. yes! it is an interesting masala. it can be done as vegetarian dish also using brinjal quartered and also with a combination of potatoe and brijal or drumstick and potatoes.

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  2. veg version is good too. Basically its the masala that gives the taste.

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  3. Wow, look so delicious and mouthwatering. Love it !!

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