Mithila Mutton Curry

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Mutton , bone-in
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	2 medium	Onion , finely sliced
	1 tablespoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 medium	Tomato , 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 Leaf
	4	Cardamom , green
	4	Clove
	1 inch	Cinnamon stick
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , 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.