Salem Mutton Curry

This Salem style mutton curry is one of the easiest way of cooking a an authentic non vegetarian recipe originated from Salem a district of Tamilnadu India. The curd added to the dish. works as stabiliser to bring the heat down from the added of various aromatic Indian spices. I seldom cook mutton at home but when i came across this Salem mutton curry, i can't wait to try my hands on it. The mutton was cooked tender and soft.

The beautiful spices lends a right amount of spiciness and aroma to the delicious dish. The minced red onions seems to be quite a lot but trust me, it gives a amazing taste to the gravy. Strictly use small red onions as, it has a tinge of sweetness to it which is just right for this spicy gravy. For my first attempt i used half kilo of mutton which i regret. The dish was so good that the bowl was cleaned fast upon serving.  I'll definitely make this superb dish again soon and this time with a bigger portion. Serve with briyani rice or Indian flat bread to enjoy the awesomeness of the Salem mutton curry at it's best.

Ingredients

500g mutton
2 tbsp curd/ plain yogurt
2 large tomato
20-22 small onions, minced
3 dry red chilly
2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
2 green chilly,chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp cumin powder
2 tbsp black pepper powder
2-3 tbsp oil
2-3 cups water
1 sprig mint leaves
Salt to taste


Methods

In a pressure cooker or a large pot, heat oil and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds,curry leaves and dry red chilly.

Once mustard seeds splutters, add ginger garlic paste,minced onion,tomatoes and chopped green chilly. Cook for 1-2 minutes

Add cumin powder,garam masala powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder and black pepper powder. Add mutton and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Add curd and salt. Cook till the water oozes out from the mutton.

Add the water and cook for 30-40 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for another 10-15 minutes till the gravy thickens to a right consistency and the mutton are well cooked.

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with mint leaves