Chana Dal Mutton

Ingredients

• • Mutton (assorted cuts) - 500 grams
• • Channa dal (soaked) - ¾ cup
• • Oil - 4 tablespoons
• • Onions (chopped finely) - 3
• • Ginger paste - 1 ½ teaspoons
• • Garlic paste - 1 ½ teaspoons
• • Haldis/Turmeric powder - ¼ teaspoon
• • Chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
• • Jeera powder/Cumin powder - 1 ½ teaspoons
• • Dhania powder/Coriander powder - 1 ½ teaspoons
• • Tomatoes (finely chopped) - 3
• • Tomato puree - 3 tablespoons
• • Salt - as required
• • Curry leaves - 3 sprigs
• • Whole red chillies (dry) - 6
• • Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
• • Coriander leaves (fresh, for garnishing) - a few

Method

• 1. Boil channa dal in 2½ cups of water until soft.
• 2. Mash slightly and keep aside.
• 3. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Fry the curry leaves and the whole red chillies for 1 minute.
• 4. Drain and keep aside.
• 5. Add onions to the hot oil. Fry till golden brown.
• 6. Add the ginger and garlic pastes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• 7. Add the chilly powder, haldi, jeera powder, dhania powder and the mutton pieces.
• 8. Roast the meat until nicely browned.
• 9. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and ½ cup of water.
• 10. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer till just tender.
• 11. Add the mashed dal.
• 12. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally until mutton is cooked and the sauce is quite thick.
• 13. Add the fried curry leaves and whole red chillies.
• 14. Garnish with garam masala and coriander leaves.
• 15. Serve hot with boiled rice or rotis.