Methi Mutton

METHI MUTTON

INGREDIENTS	QUANTITY
Lamb (Mutton)	250 grams
Onions	2 medium
Ginger	1 inch pieces
Green chilli	2
Fresh coriander leaves	a few
Oil	2 tbsp
Bay leaves	2 leaves
Green cardamom	2
Black cardamom	1
Cloves	1
Cinnamon	1 inch stick
Black peppercorns	5
Garlic paste	2 tbsp
Turmeric powder	1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder	1 tsp
Coriander powder	1 tsp
Yogurt	1 cup
Dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)	2 tbsp
Garam masala powder	1 tsp
Salt	To taste

METHOD:

* Wash and cut mutton into medium sized pieces. Peel, wash and chop onions. Peel, wash and chop ginger. Remove stems, wash and chop green chillies. Wash and chop coriander leaves

* Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaves, green cardamoms, black cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon and peppercorns. Sauté until cardamoms start to crackle.

* Add onions and cook until translucent and soft. Make sure to stir continuously. Add ginger, garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and chopped green chillies. Sauté for a minute.

* Add chicken pieces and beaten yogurt and cook on high heat for seven to eight minutes. Add kasoori methi and three-fourth cup of water.

* Cover the pan and cook on low heat for ten minutes. Add garam masala powder, salt and mix properly. Serve hot garnished with chopped fresh coriander leaves.