Sunday 28 November 2010

Basic Mutton Curry






Things to Use

1Kg Mutton, chopped

4 Onions,chopped

3 Green chillies, sliced

4 Ripe tomatoes, chopped

2sp Turmeric powder

3sp Garam masala powder

4sp Ginger - garlic paste

Salt and red chilli powder as per your requirement

Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

4sp Oil for frying



Method


Mix mutton pieces, ginger - garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder in a pan. Don't add salt as the mutton doesn't cook properly with it. Marinate for 30 minutes. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add chopped onions and green chillies. Fry till onions are golden in colour and are soft. Add marinated mutton and mix well. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water ( Don't add more water as some water already comes out of mutton ). Close the lid and pressure cook till 4-5 whistles. Remove from the fire and keep aside till the pressure is gone and you can open the lid easily. After you open the lid, mix well and bring it back on the fire. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add salt, chopped coriander leaves, garam masala powder and mix well. Serve with hot rice or chapatis.

Monday 22 November 2010

Tomato Masala Curry


A simple and delicious tomato curry which can be served along with chapatis or rice.








Things to use



4-5 Ripe tomatoes, chopped

3 Sliced onions

3 Chopped green chillies

2sp Ginger-garlic paste

1sp Turmeric powder

Salt and red chilli powder as per your requirement

2sp Garam masala powder

2sp Oil

Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing







Method



Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and green chillies and fry till 10 minutes or till onions are golden brown in colour. Add tomatoes and cook till oil floats on top. Add ginger-garlic paste, salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder and let it simmer for a few more minutes. Lastly, add garam masala powder and mix well. Cover the pan and cook simmer till the tomatoes are well cooked. Add little water if want more gravy. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve with hot rice or chapatis.