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Safed Salan

Meat cooked in a creamy khoya-based gravy. Coconut, poppy seeds, almonds and mawa add to the richness of this unique meat preparation of Hyderabad.

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Main ingredientsMutton on the bone, Poppy seeds, Scraped fresh coconut, Light green chillies, Almonds, Ghee, Yogurt, Khoya/mawa, Green cardamom powder, Ginger, Rose water, 
CuisineHyderabadi
CourseMain course mutton
Prep time40-45 minutes
Cook time15-20 minutes
Serve4
TasteSavoury
Level of cookingEasy
OthersNon vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 750 grams mutton, cut into 2 inch pieces on the bone and boiled
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (khuskhus)
  • 2 tablespoons scraped fresh coconut
  • 2-3 light green chillies, broken into pieces
  • 10-12 almonds, blanched and peeled
  • ¼ cup ghee
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • ½ cup grated khoya/mawa
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon green cardamom powder
  • 1 inch ginger, cut into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • Fresh coriander sprig for garnish

Method

  1. Put poppy seeds in a blender jar, add coconut, green chillies, almonds and ¼ cup water and blend to a fine paste.
  2. Heat ghee in a deep pan, add the blended paste and yogurt, mix well and cook till fat separates. 
  3. Add mutton, mawa, salt, green cardamom powder and ginger and mix well. Cook for 5-6 minutes. 
  4. Add rose water and mix well. Switch the heat off and transfer into a serving bowl. 
    Garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.
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