Bihari Mutton Curry

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Ingredients

500 grams	mutton, bone-in pieces
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
2 medium	onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2 tablespoons	yogurt
2 cups	water
2 large	tomatoes, pureed
3 pieces	green cardamom
1 piece	cinnamon stick
4 pieces	cloves
2 pieces	bay leaves
—	salt to taste
—	fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it reaches smoking point.
2. 2 Add bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Sauté until aromatic.
3. 3 Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
5. 5 Add mutton pieces and cook on high heat until they are browned on all sides.
6. 6 Mix in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. 7 Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
8. 8 Lower the heat and add yogurt, stirring continuously to avoid curdling.
9. 9 Pour in water, cover the pan, and let it simmer on low heat for about 30-40 minutes or until the mutton is tender.
10. 10 Sprinkle garam masala over the curry and stir well.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.