Odia Mutton Curry

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Mutton , bone-in
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	2 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 tablespoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 medium	Tomato , 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 Leaf
	4 pieces	Cardamom , green
	4 pieces	Clove
	1 inch	Cinnamon stick
	2 cups	Water
	—	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 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.