HYDERABADI MUTTON HANDI | HYDERABADI MUTTON GRAVY RECIPE | MUTTON CURRY

Hyderabadi Mutton Handi | Hyderabadi Mutton Gravy Recipe | Mutton Curry | Mutton Handi Recipe | Mutton Gravy Recipe | Hyderabadi Mutton Curry | Mutton Masala Curry | Spice Eats Mutton Curry

Ingredients for Hyderabadi Mutton Handi:

(Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon)

- Mutton - 1 kg (curry cut with fat and bones)

For Marination:
- Turmeric Powder- 1/2 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder- 3 tsp
- Coriander Powder-3 tsp
- Ginger Garlic paste- 2 tbsp
- Whisked Curd/Yogurt- 200 ml
- Salt- 2 tsp

Tempering:
- Shahjeera- 3/4 tsp
- Green Cardamom-6
- Cloves-6
- Cinnamon- 3, one inch pieces
- Bay leaf-2

Other Ingredients:
- Onions, chopped- 3 medium onions (225 gms)
- Coriander leaves, chopped- 3-4 tbsp
- Mint leaves, chopped- 2-3 tbsp
- Green Chillies, slit -3
- Kasuri Methi (Fenugreek leaves)- 2 tsp (dry roasted & powdered)
- Refined Oil- 4-5 tbsp

Preparation:

- Marinate the mutton pieces with items specified. Set it aside for 1 hour.
- Chop the onions, coriander leaves and mint leaves. Slit the green chillies.
- Also dry roast the Kasuri Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) and crush it with your hands.

Process:

- Heat oil in a pressure cooker or pan. Add the Shahjeera, whole garam masalas and the cut Bay Leaves. Give a stir and then add the chopped onions. Fry on medium heat for 9-10 mins till light brown and then add the marinated mutton.
- Fry on high heat for around 3-4 mins and continue to cook on medium heat for another 6-7 mins till the mutton is browned and oil separates.
- Now add the chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves and slit green chillies. Give a mix and cook on medium heat for 2-3 mins and then add the roasted & crushed Kasuri Methi
- Give a mix and cook on medium heat for another 2 mins.
- Now add 200 ml water and give a mix.
- In case you’re using a pressure cooker, pressure cook for 4 whistles- on high heat till the 1st whistle and then on medium low heat for another 3 whistles . Takes around 15-18 mins.
- Allow the pressure to release on its own and then open the lid.
- (In case you’re using a pan, cover and cook on low heat for 45-60 mins till the mutton is tender. Give a stir few times in between and add water as & when necessary.)