How to make Almond mutton -
Rich and flavourful - mutton cooked with spices and almond paste.
This recipe is contributed by Member Pamela Basu.
Main Ingredients : Almonds (आलमंड/बादाम), Mutton (मटन)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Mutton
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Almond mutton Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Almond mutton Recipe
Almonds 20
Mutton cut into 1 inch cubes 1 kilogram
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Yogurt 500 grams
Ghee 400 grams
Green cardamom 4
Cinnamon 2 piece
Cloves 6
Onions finely chopped 4 medium
Ginger-garlic paste 5 tablespoons
Cumin powder 2 teaspoons
Red chilli powder 3 teaspoons
Green chilli paste 2 teaspoons
Coconut milk 3 cups
coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Blanch, peel and grind twelve almonds to a fine paste with sufficient water. Chop remaining almonds.
Step 2
Marinate mutton with salt, half of the turmeric powder and yogurt. Set aside for four hours.Heat ghee in a non stick pan.
Step 3
Add cardamom, cinnamon, cloves. Sauté for thirty seconds. Add onions and sauté till golden brown.
Step 4
Add ginger- garlic paste and sauté for two to three minutes.
Step 5
Add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, green chilli paste, remaining turmeric powder and sauté for a minute.
Step 6
Add marinated mutton and sauté for fifteen minutes. Add one cup water. Cook for ten minutes.
Step 7
Add coconut milk and cook till mutton is almost done and dry.
Step 8
Add almond paste and cook for a minute more.
Step 9
Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.
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