Mutton Ghee Roast

INGREDIENTS

• 750g Mutton Shoulder
• 120g Ghee
• 1 Onion
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 2 tsp Ginger
• 8 Dried Red Chilli
• 3 tsp Coriander Seed
• 1 tsp Cumin Seed
• 1 tsp Fennel Seed
• 0.25 tsp Fenugreek Seed
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric
• 2 tsp Tamarind Paste
• 2 tsp Brown Sugar
• 2 tsp Salt
• 300ml Water

STEPS

1. 1

   Place 750g of mutton shoulder in a bowl with 0.5 tsp of turmeric, 2 tsp of salt and 300ml of water. Mix, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes while preparing the masala.

   ⏱ 30 min

2. 2

   Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add 8 dried red chillis, 3 tsp of coriander seed, 1 tsp of cumin seed, 1 tsp of fennel seed, 0.25 tsp of fenugreek seed and 1 tsp of black pepper. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant, taking care that the spices do not darken or burn.

   ⏱ 3 min

3. 3

   Transfer the toasted spices to a grinder. Add 6 cloves of garlic (peeled), 2 tsp of ginger, 2 tsp of tamarind paste and 2 tsp of brown sugar, then grind with a little water into a smooth, thick masala paste.

4. 4

   Heat 120g of ghee in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add 1 onion (finely sliced) and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until soft and golden brown.

   ⏱ 8 min

5. 5

   Add the masala paste and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until glossy and the raw spice aroma has disappeared.

   ⏱ 4 min

6. 6

   Add the marinated 750g of mutton shoulder and toss thoroughly in the masala. Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, turning often, until the meat is browned on the outside.

   ⏱ 8 min

7. 7

   Add enough water to just cover the mutton, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 75 to 85 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the shoulder is fork-tender and no pink remains near the bone. If the pot dries before the meat is tender, add small amounts of hot water.

   ⏱ 75 min

8. 8

   Remove the lid and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the liquid reduces to a thick, clinging, dark masala. Stir frequently so the ghee separates and the masala does not catch.

   ⏱ 10 min

9. 9

   Rest the mutton for 5 minutes, then serve hot with plain rice or bread. Wash all utensils and surfaces that touched the raw mutton with hot soapy water.

   ⏱ 5 min