Rajasthani Laal Maas, Spicy Red Mutton Curry

Initial Preparation:

1. Clean and wash the mutton pieces. Drain the water completely and set aside.
2. In a bowl, add in the ingredients listed in 'For Red Sauce' and combine well. Set aside.

Curry Preparation:

1. Heat ghee in a pan, add in the whole spices and fry for few seconds.
2. Then add in the sliced onions and saute until slightly golden in color.
3. Now add in the mutton pieces and stir continuously until the mutton pieces are slightly brown on high heat for about 5-6 minutes.
4. Pour in the prepared red sauce, combine well and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
5. Then add in the water, salt and mix well.
6. Cover and cook till the mutton is tender and the gravy is thick for about 45-60 minutes on low-medium heat. Add more water, if required.(refer Notes)
7. Add in the cumin powder, chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
8. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Notes:

• To save time, you can pressure cook the curry for 3-4 whistles. Then remove from heat and allow the pressure to be settled down naturally.
• Then open the lid and cook until the gravy is thick on medium-high heat.