Durga Puja 2023: Festive Special Bengali Mutton Ghughni Recipe

By Risha Ganguly

October 11, 2023

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Durga Puja is a joyous time to celebrate with your family. There are several festive recipes that you can try at home. Here is a simple and unique mutton ghughni recipe.

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Ingredients

500 gms boneless mutton 1 cup soaked yellow matar 2-3 tbsp mustard oil 2-3 dry red chillies 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp red chilli powder Salt to taste 1 tbsp sugar Chopped coriander leaves Lemon wedges for serving

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Step 1

Drain the soaked yellow peas and cook them in a pressure cooker with enough water and a pinch of salt. Set aside. 

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Step 2

In a pan, heat mustard oil and add bay leaf, red chillies, and cumin seeds. Sauté onions and ginger-garlic paste. Cook for 5 mins.

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Step 3

Then add mutton, spices, and salt. Cook until the mutton browns and becomes tender, adding water as needed. 

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Step 4

Combine the cooked yellow peas, sugar, and adjust seasoning. Garnish with coriander and serve with lemon wedges.

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