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Mutton Kali Mirch

🇮🇳 Indian

Black-pepper mutton curry, the Kakori-style kali mirch gosht. Long-cooked, spice-deep and Sunday-afternoon slow. Plate with naan and a cold beer, frankly.

Prep 24 min Cook 49 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Yogurt2 cups, whisked
  • Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion3, thinly sliced
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1 tsp
  • Whole Garam Masala Spices2 tsp
  • Bay Leaf2
  • Mutton500 g, on the bone
  • Red Chili Powder2 tsp
  • Mustard Oil3 tbsp
  • Black Pepper1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rub the mutton with yogurt, paste, spices and the black pepper; cover and let it sit overnight if you can.

  2. 2

    Smoke-point the oil, add whole spices, and let them darken a shade — the base of everything.

  3. 3

    Fry the onions till deep brown — properly brown, ten to twelve minutes; this sweetness carries the curry.

  4. 4

    Turn the mutton and its marinade into the pot and sear hard, then pour in hot water and scrape the base.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered till fork-tender, stirring now and then, then boil open to reduce; finish with the yogurt and garam masala.

Chef's tip

If the masala sticks, add water a tablespoon at a time rather than drowning the dish.

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