Bhuna Gosht

Bhuna Gosht  by Madhu Varma

Ingredients

1. Mutton – 1 ½ kg
2. Onions – 9 (3 ground,3 chopped,3 sliced)
3. Garlic Paste – 1 ½ Tablespoons
4. Ginger Paste – 1 ½ Tablespoons
5. Coriander Powder – 3Teaspoons
6. Chilli Powder – 1 ½ Teaspoons
7. Dry Whole Red Chillies – 6
8. Garam Masala Powder – 3Teaspoon
9. Green Chillies – 3 Teaspoons, chopped
10. Tej Pattas – 4
11. Black Cardamoms – 6
12. Cloves – 6
13. Cinnamon – 3 pieces
14. Salt – To Taste
15. Yoghurt – 1 ¼ cups
16. Mustard Oil – 1 ¼ cups
17. Ghee – 1 ½ Tablespoons

Method

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a karahi. Add 2 tej pattas, 3 cardamoms and the chopped onions and fry till brown. Add the mutton and saute for a couple of minutes. Then add the garlic, ginger, ground onion and chilli and coriander powders and salt and let it cook with lid covered and occasional stirring. When the oil surfaces and it is well browned add the yoghurt, green chillies and salt and cook for 5 minutes or till the yoghurt gets well blended. Thereafter, if required add a little water and either pressure cook or cook in a karahi or pan till the meat is tender. But, do not over cook or else it will disintegrate. When done let most of the water dry, but leave it moist.

In another pan heat some more oil, add all the whole garam masalas, dry red chilles and sliced onion. Brown the onion, then add the cooked mutton and toss it up with the garam masala and the ghee.