Mutton Sookha

Note: All ingredient quantities are ap prox.

Mutton simmered slowly to absorb the spicy thick gravy of coconut and tomato. Simply Mouth-Watering!! & Appetising.
Ingredients

1/2 Kg. Mutton (tender)- Cubed
3/4 cup Fresh grated coconut - dry roasted on tawa
1 inch cinnamon, 3 cloves, 7 - 8 Pepper corns (coarsely pounded)
1 pod garlic - minced
2 1/2 inches ginger - minced
1 cup Finely chopped onions
1 sprig Curry leaves
2 Tej patta
2 Tomatoes - Finely chopped
4 Tblsp Oil
Salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp Vinegar
Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves to Garnish
TO GRIND DRY POWDER :
1/2 inch Cinnamon
1 green cardamom
4-5 pepper corns
1 tsp Khus Khus (Poppy Seeds)
1 tsp Cummin Seeds
3 Cloves
6 Kashmiri Red Chillies
5 Madras Red Chillies
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 Tblsp Coriander Seeds
1/2 Tsp Methi Seeds

Method

1. In a pressure cooker Heat Oil add the pounded garam masala with tej patta and fry for a minute.
2. Add Onions and curry leaves and fry for some time more till the onion starts turning brown.
3. Add ginger and garlic and fry till it turns golden brown.
4. Add grated coconut and fry for 3 minutes.
5. Add ground dry masala powder and fry for 5 minutes till it exudes a good aroma.
6. Add tomatoes and fry, add salt to taste.
7. Add mutton pieces and fry till the mutton pieces leave water.
8. Add vinegar and check for salt.
9. Add half cup of water or less so that it just forms a thick gravy.
10. Cover and cook for 15 minutes in the cooker. If not using a cooker use a heavy bottom vessel with a tight lid and stir occasionally and cook till the meat pieces are tender.
11. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Neer Dosa, Roti's or Rice.