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Mutton Curry – Traditional North Indian Style

Mutton Curry is a beloved North Indian dish where tender goat or lamb is slow-cooked with spices, onions, and tomatoes until rich and flavorful. A weekend favorite in many households.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 500 g mutton goat or lamb, bone-in preferred
  • 2 onions sliced
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies slit
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp mustard oil or ghee
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Heat oil, sauté onions until golden brown.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste, chilies, then mutton pieces. Fry until sealed.
  3. Mix in turmeric, chili, coriander powder, and salt.
  4. Stir in yogurt and tomatoes, cook until masala thickens.
  5. Add 2 cups hot water, cover, and cook on low heat for 60–75 minutes until meat is tender.
  6. Finish with garam masala and coriander.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Perfect with steamed basmati rice or jeera rice.
  • Traditionally paired with roti, naan, or missi roti.
  • A side of boondi raita balances the spices beautifully.