Railway Mutton Curry Recipe: A Step-By-Step Guide

By Tarishi Shrivastava

November 27, 2024

Railway Mutton Curry, a mild and flavourful dish, was invented during the British Raj for train journeys. This delicious, fragrant curry is slow-cooked with tender mutton and spices and is a comfort food with steamed rice or roti. Here is how to cook:

Ingredients

500g mutton 2 tbsp mustard oil 1 onion 2 tomatoes 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 green chillies ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp coriander powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 4-5 curry leaves 1 bay leaf 1 tsp whole spices (cloves, cinnamon, green cardamom) Salt, to taste Water Fresh coriander leaves

Step 1

Coat mutton pieces with salt, turmeric, and red chilli powder. Keep aside for 15-20 minutes.

Step 2

Heat mustard oil in a deep pan, and add bay leaf and whole spices until fragrant.

Step 3

Sauté sliced onions until brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, stir occasionally.

Step 5

Add the mutton pieces and cook on medium heat until browned.

Step 6

Add coriander powder, garam masala, green chillies, and curry leaves. Mix well.

Step 7

Add water, cover, and cook on low heat for 45-60 minutes until the mutton is cooked. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.