Rajasthan Laal Maas Red Mutton Spiced Mathania Chilli

Method

1. 1

   Soak Mathania chillies in warm water 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Blend with garlic paste to a smooth paste.

3. 3

   Marinate mutton with yogurt, the red chilli-garlic paste and turmeric for 6 hours or overnight.

4. 4

   Heat 3 tbsp oil or ghee in a heavy pot. Add cloves, black cardamom and cinnamon.

5. 5

   Add finely sliced onions. Cook on medium for 15 minutes until very dark golden.

6. 6

   Add the marinated mutton with all the yogurt marinade.

7. 7

   Cook on medium-high stirring for 8 to 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Reduce to medium-low. Cover and cook for 50 to 60 minutes until mutton is completely tender and the oil has surfaced, creating the characteristic red pool on top.

9. 9

   Uncover. Cook 10 minutes until the gravy has concentrated. Add garam masala and salt.