Spicy Mutton Curry

Clean Mutton (1.1 lb) and keep it aside. Crush Fresh Ginger (2 in) and Garlic (6 cloves) . To a pressure cooker pour Oil (3 Tbsp) and add the sliced Onions (3) Saute till it becomes light brown in color. Now add crushed ginger and garlic and saute for two to three minutes

Reduce the flame and add Red Chili Powder (2 Tbsp) , Ground Turmeric (1/2 tsp) , Ground Coriander (1 Tbsp) , Garam Masala (1 Tbsp) , and Fennel Seeds (1 tsp) . Saute for three to four minutes in low flame. Now add Tomato (1) and cook till it becomes soft. Add Shallots (10) and Yogurt (2 Tbsp) and mix well.

Now add cleaned mutton pieces, Salt (to taste) , Curry Leaves (to taste) , and enough hot water (around two cups) and pressure cook till the mutton is done. Once the pressure drops open the cooker and add chopped Fresh Cilantro (to taste) leaves and let it boil for some time or till you achieve the required consistency for the gravy.

To a pan pour Oil (1 Tbsp) and add chopped Shallots (3) and saute till it becomes golden brown in color, then add a few Curry Leaves (to taste) and saute for a few seconds and pour this to the curry. Serve hot with rice, basmati rice, chapati, appam, porotta etc.