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Black pepper mutton recipe

Ingredients /nutrition

  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 4 slices ginger
  • pinch of salt
  • 800 g mutton, cut into bite size pieces
  • 250 g finely chopped shallots
  • 25 curry leaves
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 1 tsp mustard seed
  • 2 tbsp urad dhal
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 3/4 tbsp thick soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp grounded black pepper
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt and sugar to taste
  • water

Methods / instructions

  1. Combine the first 3 ingredients into a blender or food processor to form a smooth paste.
  2. Marinate mutton with the paste and set aside for an hour.
  3. Place mutton in a pot with sufficient water to cover.
  4. Bring content to boil, reduce heat and simmer gently for 35 minutes.
  5. Drain mutton and reserve stock for later use.
  6. Heat up oil and saute shallots, curry leaves, dried chilies, mustard seeds and urad dhal until aromatic.
  7. Stir until fragrant and add in reserved mutton and remaining ingredients.
  8. Pour in stock, cover and simmer until meat is tender.
  9. Serve immediately.

Servings: 4

Authentic Asia Cuisines: Indian Gourmet | Bengali Food