Madras Mutton Curry

Madras Mutton Curry

Ingredients
2 lbs. Lamb (washed & cut into cubes)
1 Large onion (finely chopped)
2 Small tomatoes (puréed)
1 stick Cinnamon
2 Bay leaves
3 Cloves
1 Black cardamom
10 peppercorns
1 inch piece Grated ginger
7 cloves Crushed garlic
2 Green chilies (finely chopped)
1 tsp Red chili powder
½ tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Garam masala powder
1/3 cup Plain yoghurt
½ cup Oil
Salt to taste
Chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves
 

1. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom and peppercorns for a minute. Add the onion and fry until golden. Add the ginger- garlic, green chili, lamb and a tsp of salt and stir-fry over low heat for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle little water if it is too dry.
2. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala & 2 tablespoons of water and stir-fry for 5 more minutes. Then add the puréed tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir constantly.
3. Now add 4 cups of water and lower the heat. Add the whisked yoghurt. Cook until the lamb is tender and fully cooked. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.