How to make Mutton Dhansaak - SK Khazana -
One of the most popular Parsi dish, it has mutton, dals and vegetables – totally wholesome and delicious
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Mutton (मटन), Dhansaak masala
Cuisine : Parsi
Course : Main Course Mutton
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Mutton Dhansaak - SK Khazana Recipe Card
Hindi: gosht
What’s a biryani without some succulent pieces of mutton wrapped in a perfect blend of aromatic spices and herbs!? Yes, though other meats being more common, biryani eaters all over the world can easily swear by mutton. And not just biryanis, curries, bakes and all other preparations with this wonderful meat are always special. Did you know, unlike other dishes, a day-old mutton prep will always be all the more tastier on the palate! Try it the next time you plan on to take on this meat.
Prep Time : 31-40 minutes
Cook time : 31-40 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Mutton Dhansaak - SK Khazana Recipe
Mutton cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces on the bone 800 grams
Dhansaak masala 1 1/2 tablespoons
Oil 4-5 tablespoons
Medium onions finely chopped 2
Garlic finely chopped 2 tablespoons
Ginger finely chopped 2 inches
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Split pigeon peas (tuvar dal) soaked for 25 minutes and drained 2-3 tablespoons
Split red lentils (masoor dal) soaked for 25 minutes and drained 2-3 tablespoons
Split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked for 25 minutes and drained 2-3 tablespoons
Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal) soaked for 25 minutes and drained 2- tablespoons
Small brinjals cut into 1/2 inch pieces and soaked 2-3
Red pumpkin peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 100 grams
Medium potato peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1
Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) 1/2 cup
Green chillies roughly chopped 1-2
Fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup
Fresh tomato puree 1 cup
Brown rice to serve
Method
Step 1
Heat 2-3 tablespoons oil in a pressure cooker. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add ½ the garlic, ½ the ginger, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon chilli powder and dhansak masala and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 2
Add mutton pieces and mix. Add salt, mix, cover with a lid without sealing and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
Heat remaining oil in another pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and when it changes colour, add remaining garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 4
Add split pigeon peas, split red lentils, split Bengal gram and split green gram and mix.
Step 5
Add drained brinjals, pumpkin, potato, fenugreek leaves, green chillies and mint leaves, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Add remaining chilli powder, remaining turmeric powder, remaining dhansak masala, salt and mix well. Add 2 cups water, cover and pressure cook till 3-4 whistles are released. Open the lid when the pressure reduces completely.
Step 7
Add tomato puree to mutton mixture, mix and cook till the mixture boils. Add 1 ½ cups water, mix, cover and pressure cook on medium heat till 6-7 whistles are released.
Step 8
Blend the split pigeon peas-vegetable mixture with an electric hand blender into smooth mixture.
Step 9
Place the mutton mixture back on heat, add ground the split pigeon peas-vegetable mixture, mix and cook till the mixture boils.
Step 10
Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot with another bowl of brown rice.
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