Haryanvi Mutton Curry

Haryanvi Mutton Curry

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. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pressure cooker until it begins to smoke slightly.
  2. 2 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 7 Add mutton pieces and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are well coated with the masala.
  8. 8 Pour in water and stir well.
  9. 9 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on high heat until the first whistle.
  10. 10 Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  11. 11 Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
  12. 12 Open the lid, add garam masala, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  13. 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.