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Mutton Naga Phall

One bite of ‘Mutton Naga Phall,’ and there’s no turning back! This fiery delicacy from Nagaland features tender, slow-cooked mutton infused with the bold heat of Naga chilli and aromatic spices.

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Main ingredientsMutton on the bones, Naga chillies, Ghee, Panch phoron, Onions, Ginger-garlic paste, Boiled onion paste, Tomatoes, Tomato puree, Curry powder, Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder, Yogurt, Mutton stock, Garam masala powder
CuisineNagaland
CourseMain course mutton
Prep time15-20 minutes
Cook time35-40 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersNon vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 750 grams mutton, cut into 2 inch pieces on the bone
  • 3 dried Naga chillies, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 teaspoon panchphoran
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 3 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
  • 1 cup boiled onion paste
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 3 teaspoons red chilli powder
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 3 cups mutton stock
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • Fresh coriander sprig for garnish

Method

  1. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add panchphoran and sauté for 30 seconds.
  2. Add onions, mix and sauté till they turn golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and boiled onion paste, mix and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add mutton pieces and mix well. Add tomatoes and tomato puree, mix and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
  4. Add curry powder, turmeric powder and red chilli powder, mix and sauté till the ghee separates. Add dried naga chillies and mix well.
  5. Add yogurt, mutton stock and salt and mix well. Reduce heat, cover the cooker and cook for 4-5 whistles or till the mutton is completely cooked.
  6. Open the cooker when pressure settles completely and sprinkle garam masala powder, mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.
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