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Ingredients

	500 grams	Mutton mince
	1 cup	Yogurt
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1 teaspoon	Ginger powder
	1 teaspoon	Fennel , powder
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	4	Cardamom , green
	2	Black Cardamom
	1	Cinnamon stick
	2	Clove
	1 teaspoon	Black Peppercorn
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	1 pinch	Saffron , strands
	1 tablespoon	Cornflour
	1 teaspoon	Salt , to taste
	1	Onion , thinly sliced
	2 cups	Water

Instructions

1. 1 Finely chop the onion and set aside.
2. 2 In a large bowl, mix the mutton mince with cornflour and salt, kneading it well to form a smooth mixture.
3. 3 Shape the mixture into small, smooth balls (about the size of a golf ball).
4. 4 In a large pot, heat ghee over medium heat and add cumin seeds, green cardamoms, black cardamoms, cinnamon stick, cloves, and black peppercorns.
5. 5 Once the spices release their aroma, add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
6. 6 Whisk the yogurt with ginger powder, fennel powder, and a pinch of saffron, then add it to the pot.
7. 7 Cook the yogurt mixture on low heat until it thickens slightly.
8. 8 Add the mutton balls to the pot and gently stir to coat them with the yogurt sauce.
9. 9 Pour in 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
10. 10 Sprinkle garam masala over the top and adjust salt to taste.
11. 11 Serve hot with steamed rice.