Bhuna Mutton

Bhuna Mutton
Ingredients

Mutton pieces ½ kg
Dry coconut, grated ¼ cup
Scraped coconut ¼ cup
Coriander seeds 4 tbsp
Fennel seeds ½ tsp
Ginger 1 inch piece
Green chilies 2
Coriander leaves ½ cup
Onions, chopped 4 medium
Garlic 15 cloves
Cinnamon 1 inch piece
Cloves 4 – 5
Black peppercorns 5 – 6
Caraway seeds ½ tsp
Poppy seeds 1 tsp
Fresh mint leaves 15 – 20
Cashew nuts 4 – 5
Turmeric powder ¾ tsp
Red chili powder 1 tbsp
Oil 4 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method

Grind coriander seeds, fennel seeds, ginger, green chilies, coriander leaves, one onion, garlic, dry coconut, fresh coconut, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, caraway seeds, poppy seeds, mint leaves, cashew nuts to a fine paste with sufficient water.
Add turmeric powder, chili powder, one tablespoon oil and salt to the mutton pieces and mix well. 

Set aside in the refrigerator for two hours to marinate.
Heat the remaining oil. 

Add the remaining onions and sauté till golden brown. 

Add the masala and sauté till oil separates.
Add the marinated mutton and sauté. 

Add water, cover and cook till done.

Bhuna Mutton by Zarnak Sidhwa