For all those who are wondering why again Drumstick Mutton, just to let you know that this is another variant of preparation of this awesome authentic Andhra curry.. Just before I start, I would like to share with you all a small anecdote...
We prepared this curry when we went to our friend's house last time.. It turned out too well that, they decided to prepare the same dish once again in the same week.. But unfortunately it didn't come out that well and was very much "rubberish"...Was wondering how come that huge difference??? Sherlock Holmes Hat was on :P
Upon investigation got to know that when my hubby bought he inadvertently asked for lamb and when they bought they asked for mutton... Thats when we got to know the difference between lamb and mutton.. In India we might not get that difference and probably don't have that option too.. But here in UK, they clearly differentiate between Lamb and Mutton.. Goat / sheep which is less than 2 years is called Lamb and the meat is tender to cook and eat.. Goat / Sheep which is older than 2 years is called Mutton and is difficult to cook, bit hard and becomes chewy after cooking but they say it tastes bit better.. There lies the difference...So, it is very very important to know your butcher and as well know what sort of meat you are buying.. The meat that is used here is Lamb Meat!!!
Serves : 3 to 4
Preparation time : 1 hr 30 mins
Ingredients :
Mutton : 1/2 kg
Drumsticks : 3 to 4 (cut into 2" pieces)
Onions : 3 to 4 medium size
Green chili's : 4
Oil : 6 tbsp
Salt to taste
For masala :
Cloves : 4
Cardamom : 2
Cinnamon : 2" piece
KhusKhus (or) Poppy seeds : 1 tbsp
Coriander seeds : 1 tbsp
Ginger : 2" piece
Garlic cloves : 2 big
Water : 1/2 cup
For Marination :
Salt : 1 tbsp
Chili powder : 1 tbsp
Paprika : 1 tbsp
Coriander powder : 1tbsp
Cumin powder : 1 tsp
Pepper powder : 1 tsp
Garam masala : 1tsp
Turmeric : 1/4 tsp
Method :
You need medium to small size pieces of mutton.
Wash those cut pieces with water once.
Boil it in pressure cooker with some water until you get 2-3 whistles.
Strain the water and keep that water for later use.
Take the mutton pieces into a bowl and add all ingredients listed for marination one by one and mix them all very well.
Cover it and let it marinate for at least 1/2 hour to one hour.
Mean while make masala paste.
Take a blender add all ingredients listed for masala and blend it to a smooth paste by adding water slowly.
(Don't add entire water at once)
Once the marination is done, Take a pan and add oil to it..
Add finely chopped onions .
Let them turn to translucent.
Then add in slit green chili's , masala paste.
Wait till oil oozes out.
Now add marinated mutton to it.
Fry for 2 mins and add the separated water to it... Let it cook for some time. After 1/2 done, add it to the pressure cooker for 2 whistles.
Take off the flame and let pressure go off.
When you open the lid you can see some oil and water in it.
As Mutton cooks it will release oil and water from it.
Now add Drum sticks ,mix it and pressure cook it again for 1 or 2 whistles.
Wait for pressure to go , open lid , mix it once.
Put it on stove again in low flame.
Check for taste.
Cook it till you get your desired consistency.
Add chopped coriander and fried cashew nuts and Mix well.
Serve hot with Rice or Roti !!!
Enjoy your dish :)
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