Friday, June 27, 2008

Mutton Shank ( Payya ) Curry.


This is one of my favorite recipes which i have learnt from my dad who also cooks well...i hope you enjoy this curry as much as i always do.

Ingredients:

2 Pounds Mutton or Lamb
4 Large size Onions chopped
3 Tomatoes chopped
2-3 Green chillies chopped
1 bunch of coriander/cilantro chopped
1 cup Mint leaves chopped
2 tbspn Ginger- Garlic paste
2-3 tbspn Oil
3-4 cups Water
Salt to taste

Whole Garam Masala:
2-3 Bay leaves
2 inch cinnamon stick
3-4 black peppercorns
3-4 cloves

Masala powder:
1 tspn Red chilli powder
1/2 tspn Turmeric powder
1/2 tspn Garam Masala powder
1 tspn Coriander-cummin powder
Mix these masala in 1 cup of water and keep it aside

Preparation Method:
Clean Mutton Payya or Lamb chops very well and keep aside.

In pressure cooker pour oil, once the oil is hot add whole garam masala.Add 3/4th of chopped onions and saute till brown.Add ginger-garlic paste,then add tomatoes and fry till they become soft.Add the Masala powder liquid and fry till you get nice aroma.Add coriander and mint leaves and fry.Now add paaya and mix it well in the gravy and leave it for 3-5 mins.Add remaining onions ,water and cover it with cooker lid.

You need to cook it atleast for 6-7 whistle, may take longer if meat is not tender.

Open the cooker lid and check the consistency of curry, if you want to add water let it cook on gas for 5 more mins otherwise your Mutton payya is ready to be served.

Goes well with hot rice, can drink it like soup too.

Mutton payya is considered to be very healthy.

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I am not a certified nutritionist.All recipes are tried by me at home.

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