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A healthy mutton curry with just 2–3 tbsp oil, whole spices, and a smart turmeric and black pepper combo for better nutrition. Simple, flavourful, and wholesome.

Easy Mutton Curry — Big Flavour, Very Little Oil

A Healthy Mutton Curry with just 2-3 tablespoons of Oil, whole spices, for better nutrition. Simple, Flavourful and wholesome.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams mutton bone-in or boneless
  • 1 medium onion finely sliced
  • 1 tomato roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons oil any cooking oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 and a half cups of water
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • Whole Spices
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 to 4 black peppercorns
  • 2 to 3 cloves
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • Powder Spices
  • One fourth teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • A pinch of black pepper powder

Method
 

  1. Heat oil. Add whole spices and sauté for 2–3 seconds until aromatic.
  2. Add onion. Fry until golden brown. Do not let it go dark.
  3. Add ginger garlic paste. Cook until the raw smell disappears.
  4. Add tomato and salt. Cook until soft and mushy.
  5. Add mutton. Cook until the colour changes.
  6. Add all powder spices. Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Add 1½ cups water. Check salt.
  8. Pressure cook for 4 whistles on high, then low flame for 10–15 minutes.
  9. Check if mutton is tender. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.