Mutton curry

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg mutton.
• 3 large onions(chopped).
• 3-4 bay leaves(tejpatta).
• 1/2 tbsp jeera(cumin seeds).
• 1/2 tbsp turmeric(haldi).
• 1 tbsp coriander powder(dhania).
• 1 large tomato(chopped).
• 2 tbsp ginger paste.
• 2 tbsp garlic paste.
• 1 tbsp garam masala(for sprinkling).
• salt to taste.
• 3 large tbsp oil.
• coriander leaves to garnish.

Directions

1. Heat oil in a kadhai,add jeera and tejpatta.
2. when the seeds crackle, add the chopped onions.
3. fry till golden brown.
4. add washed mutton with turmeric and fry for nearly 1/2 hour.(keep tossing every 5-10 mins for even frying).
5. mix all the masalas,ginger-garlic paste and tomato and blend it in a blender.
6. after the mutton is fried and has turned darkish brown,add the paste and a little water.
7. toss it over and over to mix the ingredients evenly.add salt.
8. cook for another 1 hour,tossing every 10 mins and adding water to form a thick gravy.
9. add garam masala and immediately remove from heat.
10. garnish with coriander.serve hot with pulav or parathas.