Handi Mutton is one of the most loved mutton delicacies of the Northern region of India. As the name suggests, the dish is traditionally cooked in a Handi or an earthen pot for long hours. The Handi Mutton usually consists of bones of the lamb and slow booking brings out the best possible flavours. When this slow cooking is combined with the number of Indian spices that go into this dish, the result is nothing short of marvellous. While it is one of the dishes that we usually have in restaurants, this easy recipe will help you make it at home without giving up on the restaurant flavours. So, to start cooking, follow this easy step by step recipe below!
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Ingredients of Handi Mutton
- 1 kilograms lamb
- 1 handful mint
- 3 tablespoon yoghurt (curd)
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 3 black cardamom
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 cup onion
- 4 tablespoon mustard oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 5 green cardamom
- 2 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- salt as required
Step 1 Wash and marinate the mutton
Clean the mutton pieces completely, pat them dry and add the yoghurt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, mustard oil and coriander powder. Massage this marination into the mutton pieces and keep in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
Step 2 Prepare the masala mix
Roughly chop the onions, ginger and garlic cloves and add them to a grinder. Add the green and black cardamoms with cinnamon in the grinder and make a thin paste out of them. Add a few drops of water if necessary.
Step 3 Combine, cook and serve!
Heat 2-3 tbsp of oil in a pan and add the prepared masala paste to it. Cook it for 1 minute and add the marinated mutton into it. You can add a bit of salt and turmeric at this point. Add 1 cup of water and let this cook for about 12-15 minus on a low flame. You will know it is done when the oil comes to the surface. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve!
