This is a traditional fragrant and rich Awadhi mutton dish cooked in brown onions, yogurt and nut based gravy.
One of the finest royal mutton recipes loaded with rich Mughlai flavours to feast on together with your family.
STEP 1.The first step is to make fried onions( Barista)-deep fry 4 medium sized onions, finely sliced on a medium flame -till they turn golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon . Let cool and then add the fried onions to a blender and add 1 tbsp water to make a paste.
Marinate the mutton in a mix of beaten curd, and all dry spices- coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli and turmeric powder along with some salt. Leave for 1hour.
Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker. Add all the whole spices, sauté till aromatic, add cumin seeds as well, let them splutter and then add chopped onions. Sauté till golden brown.
Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for 3-4 minutes.
Add the marinated mutton pieces and fry on high heat for 8-10 minutes.
( If not marinated add mutton first , cook for 8-10 minutes and then add the mixture of yogurt, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder and salt and fry for 3-4 minutes.) cook till oil separates.
Now add the ground cashew paste and desiccated coconut and cook again on low heat for 5-6 minutes.
Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles until mutton is cooked well. Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release.
Add saffron soaked in water and kewra essence/ rose water and mix well.
Add more water if required and cook for some more time.
Garnish with ginger juliennes & chillies and serve hot.
Nutrition value
488
calories per serving
39 g Fat24 g Protein10 g Carbs4 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
39g
Protein
24g
Carbs
10g
Fiber
4g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
10g
Protein
24g
Fiber
4g
Fats
Fat
39g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
124mg
Iron
4mg
Vitamin A
47mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
7mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
8mcg
Vitamin B12
3mcg
Vitamin C
1mg
Vitamin E
2mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
65mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
262mg
Selenium
5mcg
Zinc
5mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment