Gavthi Mutton Curry (Rustic Mutton Curry)

Ingredients:

150-200 gms (6-8oz) of mutton 

1 tbsp ginger-garlic green chili paste

100 gms (4oz) dry coconut 

2-3 whole red chillies 

1 tsp poppy seeds

30 ml (1 fl oz) oil 

100 gms (4oz) onions, finely chopped

A pinch of turmeric powder

1/2 tsp whole garam masala 

(Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves)

1 tsp Goda masala 

100 ml (4oz) thick coconut milk 

100 ml (4oz) thick coconut cream

1 tbsp tamarind pulp (optional)

Finely chopped cilantro 1 tbsp, for garnishing 

Salt to taste 

Method:

1. Marinate mutton pieces with ginger-garlic-green chili paste. Let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. 
2. Heat oil in a wok/ kadhai. Add the whole garam masala, dried coconut, poppy seeds, and half of the chopped onions. Cool this mix for a few minutes or until the mix turns to a slight golden brown. 
3. Let this mix cool and then grind it to a fine masala/ paste.
4. In the same kadhai/ wok, sauté the remaining chopped onions until golden brown. 
5. Now add the paste to the kadhai/ wok. Sauté until the oil separates.
6. Next add the mutton pieces, and sauté for a good 5 minutes on low to medium flame.
7. Add turmeric powder, goda masala, and tamarind pulp. Sauté till cooked. 
8. In the end, add coconut milk and coconut cream, and let the gravy simmer. 
9. Close the lid and let the mutton cook for about 20 minutes on low to medium flame. Garnish with lots of cilantro. 
10. Serve this Gavthi Mutton with hot chappatis and rice. With onions and lemon wedges on the side.