North Karnataka Mutton Curry

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Ingredients

500 grams	mutton, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2	bay leaves
2	cloves
2	green cardamoms
1 inch	cinnamon stick
2	onions, finely chopped
2	tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 teaspoons	red chili powder
1 tablespoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
2. 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add bay leaves, cloves, cardamoms, and cinnamon stick, and sauté for a few seconds.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and oil starts to separate.
7. 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
8. 8 Add the mutton pieces and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they are well coated with the spices.
9. 9 Pour in the water and mix well.
10. 10 Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the mutton is tender.
11. 11 Once the pressure releases, open the lid and add garam masala.
12. 12 Simmer for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
13. 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.