Haryanvi Mutton Curry
Bone-in mutton slow-cooked in mustard oil with whole spices, onions, and a thick tomato masala — a feast-day preparation in Haryanvi communities, especially at weddings and harvest celebrations. Earthy and unapologetically rich, finished with a knob of ghee.
Cuisines
Haryanvi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | mutton, cut into pieces |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 2 medium | onions, finely chopped |
| 2 medium | tomatoes, pureed |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 2 cups | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a pressure cooker until it begins to smoke slightly.
- 2 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
- 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add mutton pieces and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are well coated with the masala.
- 8 Pour in water and stir well.
- 9 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on high heat until the first whistle.
- 10 Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- 11 Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
- 12 Open the lid, add garam masala, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, marinate the mutton in yogurt and spices for a few hours before cooking.