Black Mutton Curry Recipe

How to make Black Mutton Curry

It comes from the state of Maharashtra and is a regional favourite, it’s called – Black Mutton Curry (Kala Mutton). The curry gets its name for its black/dark brown gravy that is made without using any Haldi or red chilli powder.

Ingredients of Black Mutton Curry

• 500 gms Mutton Pieces
• 4-5 medium Onion
• 4-5 medium Coconut Pieces
• 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
• 1 cup Coriander Leaves
• 2-4 Green Chillies
• 4 tbsp Hung Curd
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• Salt according to taste

How to Make Black Mutton Curry

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1.

In a bowl take the mutton pieces and add ginger garlic, curd, and a green paste made by blending coriander leaves and chilies together.

2.

Let this marinate in the green paste for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum overnight if you have the time.

3.

Take the whole onions and coconut pieces and roast them slightly on the gas stove.

4.

Keep an eye on the coconut and onions; make sure they are lightly charred but not completely black.

5.

Grind this into a paste with minimum or no oil.

6.

In a pressure cooker, add the marinated mutton and let it cook on high flame for the first 6-8 minutes. Continuously keep stirring at this point.

7.

Once the fat of the mutton is reduced a little, add the black paste and stir some more.

8.

Add salt according to your preference and a cup of hot water. Let this cook on low heat for 4 whistles.

9.

Simmer for another 5 minutes, and switch off the flame.

10.

Once the steam has evaporated naturally, open the cooker and enjoy hot.

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• Black Mutton Curry
• Mutton Curry
• Maharashtra Food