Awadhi Mutton Chaap
Slow-braised lamb ribs or shoulder pieces marinated in a spiced yogurt paste and cooked in a sealed handi until they absorb the ghee and spices — a staple of Lucknawi dhabas and restaurants.
Cuisines
Awadhi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 80 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | mutton ribs |
| 1 cup | yogurt |
| 2 tablespoons | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | black pepper powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | saffron strands |
| 1 tablespoon | lemon juice |
| 3 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 tablespoon | ghee |
| 1 cup | fried onions |
Instructions
- 1 Clean and wash the mutton ribs thoroughly.
- 2 In a large bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, saffron strands, lemon juice, mustard oil, and salt.
- 3 Add the mutton ribs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- 4 Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- 5 Add the marinated mutton ribs along with the marinade to the pan.
- 6 Cook on medium heat until the mutton is tender and the oil starts to separate from the masala, stirring occasionally.
- 7 Add fried onions to the pan and mix well.
- 8 Cover and cook for another 5-10 minutes on low heat to let the flavors meld.
- 9 Serve hot with naan or rice.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can add a few drops of kewra water or rose water towards the end of cooking.