Mithila Mutton Curry

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Ingredients

500 grams	mutton, bone-in
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
2 medium	onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 medium	tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2 cups	water
2 pieces	bay leaves
4	green cardamoms
4	cloves
1 inch	cinnamon stick
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it starts to smoke slightly.
2. 2 Add bay leaves, cardamoms, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and oil starts to separate.
6. 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Cook for another 2 minutes.
7. 7 Add the mutton pieces and sauté on high heat until they are well coated with the spices and start to brown.
8. 8 Pour in water and add salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until the mutton is tender.
10. 10 Once the mutton is cooked, sprinkle garam masala and give it a final stir.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.