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Safed Maas

This mutton preparation is the identity of the state of royals, Rajasthan. Cooked in a rich, creamy, nutty gravy, it is a heavenly dish. This is Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main ingredientsMutton on the bone, Ginger-garlic paste, Yogurt, Ghee, Green cardamoms, Cinnamon, Black cardamoms, Onions, Dried red chillies, White pepper powder, Melon seeds, Almonds, Cashewnuts, Walnuts, Desiccated coconut, Poppy seeds 
CuisineRajasthani
CourseMain course mutton
Prep time3-3.5 hours
Cook time60-65 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of cookingEasy
OthersNon vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 750 grams mutton, cut into 2 inch pieces on the bone
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • Salt to taste
  • ¾ cup yogurt
  • 3-4 tablespoons ghee
  • 4-5 green cardamoms
  • 1 inch cinnamon 
  • 2 black cardamoms
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 3-4 dried red chillies
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper powder
  • White paste
  • 3 tablespoons soaked melon seeds
  • 10-15 soaked and peeled almonds
  • 10-15 soaked cashewnuts
  • 10-12 soaked walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
  • 1 tablespoon soaked poppy seeds (khuskhus)

Method

  1. Take mutton in a large bowl, add ginger-garlic paste, salt and yogurt and mix well. Set aside in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to marinate.
  2. To make the white paste, put the melon seeds in a grinder jar. Add almonds, cashew nuts, walnuts, desiccated coconut, poppy seeds and ½ cup water and grind to a fine paste.
  3. Heat ghee in a deep handi, add green cardamoms, cinnamon stick, black cardamoms and onions, mix and sauté till the onion turns light golden.
  4. Add dried red chillies, mix well and saute for 1 minute. Add mutton, mix and sauté on high heat for 2-3 minutes. 
  5. Add white pepper powder and mix well. Reduce heat to medium, add the ground paste, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add 2 cups hot water, mix, cover and cook for 40-45 minutes.  
  7. Switch the heat off, transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.
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