INGREDIENTS
Xacutti Masala:
7-8 Kashmiri Chillies
1 tbsp. Coriander Seeds
1 tsp. Cumin seeds
1 tsp. Fennel Seeds
1 tsp. Poppy Seeds
1 inch Cinnamon Stick
3 Whole Green Cardamom Pods
4-5 Cloves
2 Whole Black Cardamom Pods
1 Star Anise
1 Mace
½ tbsp. Black Peppercorns
½ tsp. Nutmeg Powder
2 Medium Sliced Onions
1 Cup Grated Coconut
1 inch Peeled and Chopped Ginger
5-6 Peeled and Chopped Garlic
Mutton Preparation:
750 gms Mutton Pieces with bone
1 Medium Onion Finely Diced
2 Medium Tomatoes Finely Diced
1 Bay Leaf
1 tsp. Turmeric Powder
1 Small bulb of Tamarind
Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves
Salt to taste
METHOD
Marinate the mutton pieces with salt and turmeric powder, set aside.
Pressure cook the mutton pieces for 15 minutes or till par cooked.
For the Xacutti Masala:
In a pan, add the whole spices, roast on a low flame till fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Heat a teaspoon of oil in the same pan and fry sliced onions and grated coconut till lightly golden on medium heat.
Once cool, transfer the roasted ingredients into a blender jar and grind to a smooth paste with little water. Set this Xacuti Masala aside.
Fort the Mutton preparation:
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