Himachali Gosht Rara

Ingredients list for Himachali Gosht Rara

• 750 grams Mutton on bones, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 250 grams Mutton mince (keema)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 3-4 Green cardamoms
• 3-4 Cloves
• 1-2 Mace blade
• 1/2 cup Yogurt
• to taste Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg powder
• 4 tablespoons Oil
• 3 medium Onion chopped
• 2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic paste
• 2 medium Tomatoes finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 4 teaspoons Red chilli powder
• 3 teaspoons Coriander powder
• 1-2 Green chillies slit
• to garnish Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons +

Method

1. Dry-roast cumin seeds, green cardamoms, cloves and blade mace in a non-stick pan till fragrant. Remove from heat, cool and grind to a fine powder.
2. Take mutton on bones in a bowl. Add yogurt, 2 teaspoons ground powder, salt and nutmeg powder, mix and set aside to marinate for 1-2 hours.
3. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add onion and sauté till light golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 30 seconds. Add marinated mutton, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes, mix and cook till soft and pulpy. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes or till the oil separates.
5. Add mutton mince and green chillies, mix and cook for 1 minute. Add 3 cups water, mix, cover and cook on medium heat till 5-7 whistles.
6. Let the pressure reduce completely, remove the cover, add coriander leaves and mix.
7. Transfer in a serving bowl. Sprinkle some ground powder on top, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.