Mutton Karahi

 Mutton Karahi,

 also known as Lamb Karahi, is a popular and flavorful Pakistani and North Indian dish. It's a rich and spicy curry made with tender mutton (lamb) pieces cooked in a wok-like pan called "karahi." Here's a traditional Mutton Karahi recipe that will leave your taste buds satisfied:

Ingredients:

• 500g mutton (lamb), cut into medium-sized pieces
• 2 large onions, finely sliced
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 3-4 green chilies, slit (adjust according to your spice preference)
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
• Ginger julienne, for garnish
• 1 green bell pepper (capsicum), thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions:

Marinate the mutton:

In a bowl, mix the mutton pieces with half of the ginger-garlic paste, half of the red chili powder, half of the turmeric powder, and some salt.

Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or preferably, refrigerate overnight) to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.

Cook the mutton:

1. Heat oil in a karahi or a deep, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
2. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. Add the marinated mutton:

Add the marinated mutton to the karahi and cook it on medium heat until the mutton changes color and gets lightly seared.

Add tomatoes and spices:

Add the remaining ginger-garlic paste, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the mutton. Mix well.

Cook the mixture until the tomatoes become soft and the oil starts to separate.

Add yogurt and green chilies:

Add plain yogurt to the mutton and mix it well to combine. Let it cook for a few more minutes until the yogurt is well incorporated.

Add slit green chilies and stir them into the curry.

Simmer and cook:

Reduce the heat to low, cover the karahi, and let the mutton simmer until it becomes tender and the oil starts to float on top. This may take around 30-40 minutes, depending on the meat's tenderness.

Final touches:

Once the mutton is cooked, check for seasoning and adjust the salt and spices if necessary.

Sprinkle garam masala over the curry and give it a final stir.

Garnish and serve:

Garnish the Mutton Karahi with fresh coriander leaves and ginger julienne.

You can also add thinly sliced green bell pepper (capsicum) for an extra crunch and flavor.

Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice, and enjoy the delightful flavors of this traditional Mutton Karahi!