Nilgiri mutton curry Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Marinate the mutton pieces with yogurt, turmeric powder, and salt for 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the marinated mutton. Cook until the mutton is browned.
• STEP 3.In a blender, blend together mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger, and garlic to make a smooth paste.
• STEP 4.Add the paste to the pressure cooker and cook for a few minutes.
• STEP 5.Add the remaining spices like coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
• STEP 6.Add water and pressure cook for about 20 minutes or until the mutton is tender.
• STEP 7.Once cooked, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• For a more intense flavor, you can roast the whole spices like cumin seeds and coriander seeds before grinding them.
• If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can cook the mutton in a regular pot, but it will take longer.
• Adjust the spiciness of the curry by adding more or fewer green chilies according to your taste.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover mutton curry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the curry on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
• Serve the Nilgiri mutton curry with steamed rice, roti, or naan for a complete meal.