Mutton Curry (Meat Curry)

This is my grandmother's simple mutton curry recipe,the meat is cooked
with mild spices and a ton of fresh herbs (cilantro and mint leaves).I love
the simplicity of this curry,the freshly ground masala adds to the rustic
taste,reminding me of home and home cooked meals!

Ingredients:-

• 1lb Mutton ( I used goat's meat)
• 2 Large Onions ( Sliced)
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder

To be ground :-

• 2 Green Chillies (adjust to desired spice level)
• 6 Flakes of Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger (chopped)
• 4 Curry Leaves
• 10 Mint Leaves (I added tender stalks and the leaves)
• 12 tender stalks of Cilantro Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Chilly Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Powder
• 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
• 1 large ripe Tomato
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash the meat,strain the water,pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Add turmeric powder and salt.Keep it aside.
3. Grind all the ingredients in the "to be ground section"to a fine paste.Remove the masala and add a little water in the blender and save the masala water.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wide based pressure cooker,when the oil is heated add the sliced onions and fry till they reach a nice golden brown color.
5. Add the meat and stir fry it for few minutes till it gets a nice sear.Stir it every once in a while so that it doesn’t stick to the pressure cooker.
6. Add the ground masala to the meat,along with the masala water,make sure the meat is immersed in the liquid,allow it to boil,and then cover and pressure cook until 4-5 whistles (till your meat is cooked)
7. Once the pressure cooker has been turned off and the pressure has been removed,you can open the cooker and turn it back on the heat and heat the curry on high if you want a thicker gravy.
8. Enjoy the curry with a cup of steaming hot rice or any Indian flat bread.