
An ultimate delight for meat lovers, Mutton Korma, is a speciality often relished on the occasion of Eid or for other celebrations. You can prepare this dish with a melange of aromatic spices right at home. The following recipe is quite easy and hassle-free. Read on to know more.

Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | 1 hour |
Servings |
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Ingredients
- 700 gms mutton
- ½ cup oil
- 1 onion finely sliced
- 3-4 tsp curd
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp garlic roughly ground
- 1 tsp ginger roughly ground
- 3-4 cloves
- 2-3 whole green cardamom
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp onions fried
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Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep pan and add the sliced onions. Sauté for a few minutes until light brown. Add mutton, curd, salt, water, coriander powder, red chilli powder and stir for a few minutes.
- Add the roughly ground garlic-ginger, cloves, green cardamom and cinnamon sticks. Stir everything to mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a slow flame for about 30 minutes.
- Finally, add the fried onions and give it a stir. Cover again and cook for an hour or until done.
- Garnish with deep-fried onion rings and serve hot with rice or naan.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tip
You can parboil the mutton before making the korma to reduce the cooking time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parts of mutton are best for korma?
You can use a mix of chops, shanks and other pieces for making mutton korma.
How can I enhance the flavour of mutton korma?
Use ghee instead of oil to accentuate the flavour of this dish.