Mutton Korma Recipe

Mutton Korma

Mutton korma originated from Mughlai cuisine. Mutton korma is a traditional recipe of India and Pakistan. Korma in Pakistan is usually prepared on special occasions. The flavor of Korma is based on a mixture of spices, combined with yogurt kept below curdling temperature incorporated slowly and carefully with the meat juices.

Ingredients

• Mutton 1 kg
• Onion brown 1                           
• Raw onion 2 (sliced)
• Oil ¾ cup
• White cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Whole spices 1 tsp
• Ginger garlic paste 3 tsp
• Red chili powder 1 tsp
• Paprika powder 1 tsp
• Dry coriander powder 2 tsp
• Green chili paste 4 tsp
• Tomatoes 2 medium (chopped)
• Yogurt 1 ¼ cup
• Blanched almonds ¼ cup (fried)

Cooking Directions

1. Grind fried onion with, raw onions and white cumin seeds.
2. Heat oil, stir fry mutton for about 5 - 7 minutes.
3. Stir in the grinned onion, whole spices and ginger garlic paste over medium low heat.
4. After that add red chili powder, paprika powder, dry coriander powder, green chili paste, tomato and yogurt; mix well and making sure all the meat is coated with the spices.
5. Finally add 1 to 1-1/2 cup of water.
6. Simmer the meat for about 1 hour or till the mutton gets fully cooked and water evaporates.
7. Now add desirable amount of water according to the gravy you want.
8. Cook the korma till you get the right consistency.
9. Garnish with almonds and serve with pilaf or roti.