Mutton Do Pyaza

Ingredients:

1 kg- Mutton, cut into pieces

1/4 cup- Ghee

1 tbsp. Cumin seeds

1- Bay leaf

6- Peppercorns

4- Cloves

1 tsp. Fennel powder

1 tsp. Ginger paste

1 tsp. Garlic paste

1 cup- Onions, grated

1/2 cup- Yogurt

1 tsp. Garam masala powder

Salt to taste

1/4 tsp. Turmeric powder

1 tbsp. Coriander powder

1 tsp. Chili powder

2-3 Green chilies, slit

2 small- Onions, cut in to cubes

2 tbsp. Coriander leaves, chopped

Method:

1. Heat the ghee in a heavy-based saucepan.

2. Add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, peppercorns, cloves and fennel powder.

3. When the seeds begin to splutter, add the garlic paste, ginger paste and the grated onions, sauté over high heat till soft.

4. Increase the heat and add the meat pieces. Stir fry over high heat till pieces look opaque.

5. Lower the heat, cover and let cook till tender.

6. Add the yoghurt, stir-frying vigorously so that it blends well and does not curdle, cook till fat separates.

7. Add the garam masala, salt, turmeric, coriander and chili powder.

8. Keeping the heat high, add the green chilies and cubed onions. Continue cooking over medium heat, till fat separates. The onions should be crunchy.

9. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.

10. Serve hot with white rice or naan.