Bihari mutton stew

Ingredients

• Mutton - 350 g
• Onions - 4 Medium - Sliced
• Ginger - 1 inch stick - finely chopped
• Garlic - 10-12 pods
• Mustard Oil - 2-3 tblspn
• Black Cardamom - 2
• Cinnamon Stick - 1 inch
• Green Cardamom - 4-5
• Cloves - 3-4
• Bay Leaf - 2
• Black Pepper - 7-8
• Nutmeg - grated - a pinch
• Mace - 3-4 strands
• Dried Red Chillies - 2 whole
• Red Chilly Powder - 1/2 tblspn
• Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tspn
• Coriander Powder - 1 1/2 tspn
• Salt - to taste
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tspn
• Fresh Coriander - 1 tblspn

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Preparation

• Heat Oil in a Pan/wok to smoking point. Add Bay Leaf and all the whole spices. When it emits the aroma add onion.
• Sauté till the onion turns pink. Add Garlic and Ginger. Mix well. Add to it the meat and sauté till you see brown specs on the meat.
• Good time to add salt and turmeric. Mix well. Add all the dried spice powders. Mix well. Add 1 cup water and mix well again.
• Transfer in to a prestige cooker. After 4-5 whistles open the lid of the pressure cooker. Sauté well again at this point.
• Add a little water for thinning the gravy. Cook on low flame for 20-25 mins. Transfer in to a serving dish.
• Sprinkle a pinch of garam masala powder and fresh coriander. Serve hot with chapati or rice.