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.