Odia Mutton Curry

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Ingredients

500 grams	mutton, bone-in
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
2 medium	onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 medium	tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2 pieces	bay leaves
4 pieces	green cardamoms
4 pieces	cloves
1 inch	cinnamon stick
2 cups	water
—	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 the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and oil starts to separate.
6. 6 Mix in the turmeric, coriander, cumin, and red chili powders. Cook for another minute.
7. 7 Add the mutton pieces and sauté on high heat for about 10 minutes until they are well browned.
8. 8 Pour in the water, add salt, and bring the mixture to a boil.
9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 40-45 minutes until the mutton is tender.
10. 10 Stir in the garam masala and cook for another 5 minutes.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.