Mutton Chukka

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Ingredients

500 grams	mutton, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	fennel seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 medium	onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 medium	tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	black pepper powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
—	salt to taste
1 cup	water
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add fennel seeds and cumin seeds, and sauté until they crackle.
3. 3 Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil starts to separate.
6. 6 Mix in the red chili powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, coriander powder, and salt.
7. 7 Add the mutton pieces and sauté on high heat for 5-7 minutes until they are well coated with the masala.
8. 8 Pour in the water, cover, and cook on low heat until the mutton is tender and the oil separates, about 30-40 minutes.
9. 9 Once the mutton is cooked, increase the heat and add garam masala. Stir well and cook until the mixture is dry and the mutton is well roasted.
10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.