Jammu Dogra Mutton Curry Traditional Everyday Onion Tomato

Ingredients

• 700g bone-in mutton
• 2 large onions — finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes — finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1.5 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt
• Fresh coriander

Method

1. Heat 3 tbsp oil in a heavy pot. Add cumin, bay leaves and peppercorns — fry 20 seconds.
2. Add finely chopped onion. Cook 15 minutes until very deep golden-brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook 3 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes.
4. Cook 10 to 12 minutes until oil separates.
5. Add turmeric, coriander powder and red chilli powder. Cook 3 minutes.
6. Add mutton. Brown all surfaces on medium-high for 8 minutes.
7. Add 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 45 to 55 minutes until completely tender.
8. Add garam masala and salt. Simmer 5 minutes.
9. Garnish with coriander. Serve with roti or rice.