MUTTON CURRY - A CULINARY WONDER!

Mutton Curry is a delicious Indian curried meat dish. It's also known by names like Mutton Masala or Mutton Gravy. It consists of tender and soft chunks of meat in spicy onion and tomato gravy. 

Have you ever wondered how mutton curry served in restaurants has such soft, succulent, and tender chunks of meat? If yes, this article will help you make a delicious and straightforward mutton curry. The steps are simple, and it needs only essential ingredients.

You can serve mutton curry with:

• Plain steamed rice
• Flavored rice like Jeera Rice
• Turmeric Rice
• Kuska or
• Bagara Rice. 

If you prefer to go with the bread, go for artisan bread, pav (dinner rolls), or pita bread. Kulcha, Roti, Naan, and Chapati also pair well with Mutton Curry.

If you want to extend your menu, adding the following sides with your mouth watering mutton curry will make it a complete meal.

• Vegetable salad
• Raita and 
• Chaas/lassi 

About Mutton Curry

Mutton Curry is a one-pot dish. Here mutton is marinated and cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs, yogurt, and plenty of spices. It is a curried dish popular across the Indian Sub-continent.

Indian Cuisine is diverse, and every dish is made in multiple ways. Mutton curry has several variants:

• North Indian Mutton Masala
• South Indian Mutton Curry
• Kashmiri Rogan Josh
• Hyderabadi Gosht ka Salan
• Bengali Mutton Kosha and 
• Goan Lamb Vindaloo 

Each of these is made differently in different states.

While making Indian mutton curries, spices like:

• Cloves
• Cardamom
• Coriander powder
• Mace, and
• Nutmeg

Are used generously to enhance the flavor of the meat. 

 The single most crucial step while cooking mutton is marination. The Marinade is usually a mix of spices used to flavor and tenderize the meat. Generally, yogurt and mild spices are considered the best ingredient for marinating mutton. But you can use vinegar, lemon juice, and even buttermilk.

So, ready for some divine mutton culinary treats? Let's dive right in!

Mutton Korma

This is a delightful mutton dish, bursting with rich flavors of yogurt, cream, a variety of spices, and rich almond paste. You can combine delicious mutton korma with Indian bread (like naan, roti, or bhatura) or rice. You can also serve it at a dinner party or relish it during the festive seasons. The rich flavor of almonds in mutton korma leaves an indelible impact on your taste buds.

This is a generic Indian mutton recipe. It's not made in any regional style. Just a simple, no Nonsense Mutton Curry recipe that will give you the best results every time.

You can add your essential flavorings or masala to match any regional cuisine or suit your taste buds. If you are a beginner or have been unable to make a good mutton curry previously, follow this recipe without making any changes.

Galouti Kebabs

Initially made especially for the Nawab of Lucknow only, Galouti kebabs are the highlight of Awadhi cuisine. Galouti kebabs are tender and juicy. They were believed to have a combination of up to 150 spices when these were first prepared! 

As news about their taste and flavor spread far and wide, Galouti Kebabs traveled worldwide. The dish evolved with different and easy recipes. These succulent, juicy kebabs are made with finely minced mutton. They are then shallow fried in desi ghee. It is usually paired with paratha. You can also savor it with any spicy chutney of your choice.

Mutton Keema

Keema is minced mutton. It's cooked in Indian dhaba style with lots of tomatoes, onions, and spicy and aromatic masalas. This lip-smacking mutton dish will transport you into a typical Indian roadside dhaba mutton dish. Its authentic flavors and tingling taste will drive your senses crazy. Mutton Keema is typically served with pav (Indian bun-type bread). This adds a streetside touch to Keema. You can serve it with rice too.

Rajasthani Mutton Curry

This fiery and spicy mutton curry comes from the Northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. Here, mutton is cooked in mustard oil first. It's then flavored with the local Rajasthani "kachri" spice. Rajasthani mutton curry is fully loaded with red chilies. 

This is one mutton curry that's not for the faint-hearted! It comes with an explosion of spices and the succulent and tender goodness of meat. This is a super dish to add to your dinner party menu.

Mutton Handi

Mutton Handi or Laziz Lamb Handi is a mildly spiced, creamy, and fragrant lamb curry. It's made in pure desi ghee. This delicious mutton recipe includes boneless lamb cubes cooked in a rich, flavored gravy. This makes it a delightful dinner party option. Additionally, this is a very easy recipe to cook. Most of its ingredients are commonly found in your kitchen.

Railway Mutton Curry

This mouthwatering mutton curry was made exclusively by the chefs of Indian Railways before India's independence from the British. That's why it's named the "Railway Mutton Curry" quite aptly. Here, mutton is soaked in spices and yogurt first. It's then topped with coriander leaves and served with hot and fresh steamed rice. 

Mutton Cutlets 

As the name suggests, Mutton Cutlets are fast and easy-to-cook cutlets that can be made well in advance. You can then store them to be consumed later at leisure. Mutton cutlets consist of:

• Minced mutton
• Potatoes
• Several spices, and herbs

All of these combine to make this delightful snack. Mutton cutlets are the perfect appetizer for opening any celebration or dinner parties. Just pair mutton cutlets with spicy coriander chutney. You're all set!