Spicy Aromatic Mutton Kosha
A rich and flavorful Bengali mutton curry, perfect for a special occasion. This recipe uses a slow-cooking method to ensure tender, melt-in-your-mouth mutton.
Equipment Needed
- Grinder/Food processor
- Large pan/kadai
- Mortar and pestle
Ingredients
- 1000.00 gramsMutton(Cut into 2-inch cubes)
- 200.00 gramsOnions(Thinly sliced)
- 10.00 gramsGarlic(Minced)
- 40.00 gramsGinger(Minced)
- 200.00 gramsYogurt(Plain, full-fat)
- 20.00 gramsSalt(Adjust to taste)
- 5.00 gramsTurmeric Powder(For color and flavor)
- 3.00 gramsShahi Garam Masala(For warm spices)
- 40.00 gramsMustard Oil(For flavor)
- 4.00 piecesDried Red Chillies(Adjust to spice preference)
- 6.00 piecesBay Leaves(Cut into 3-cm pieces)
- 4.00 cmCinnamon(For warm spice)
- 10.00 piecesGreen Cardamom(For warm spice)
- 1.00 pieceBlack Cardamom(For warm spice)
- 10.00 piecesCloves(For warm spice)
- 3.00 gramsCoriander Powder(For flavor)
- 3.00 gramsCumin Powder(For flavor)
- 3.00 gramsKashmiri Red Chilli Powder(For flavor)
- 4.00 piecesFresh Green Chillies(For garnish)
- 5.00 gramsGhee(For finishing)
Instructions
Marinate mutton in yogurt, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and garam masala for at least 4 hours.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Heat mustard oil in a large pan.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add spices (chillies, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Sauté sliced onions until golden brown.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 5 minutes.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add dry spices (coriander, cumin, red chilli) and water.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Stir in marinated mutton and cook until browned.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Add yogurt, salt, and sugar. Simmer, adding water gradually.
Estimated time: 75 minutes
Stir frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Estimated time: 60 minutes
Add sliced green chillies and cook until mutton is tender.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Finish with ghee and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Estimated time: 5 minutes