Lajawab Gosht

Mutton prepared with coconut & peppercorns

Ingredients

For Marination :

500 GMS. OR 1 LB of mutton ,cleaned and cubed

1 tsp. Turmeric powder

1/2 tbsp. each of Ginger-Garlic paste

For Masala Paste :

4 tbsp. of Oil

8 pieces each of Cloves and peppercorns

1 tsp. Poppy seeds

1 tsp. Aniseeds

1 tsp. Coriander seeds

6 nos. Red chilies

2 large Onions, finely chopped

1/2 Coconut, grated

3 Tomatoes, chopped

4 large Potatoes, peeled & halved

A handful of Coriander leaves

Salt according to taste

Serve with

        Boiled Rice Or Chapatis

Method

        1. Marinate mutton in the mentioned mixture and keep aside for 1 hour.
For Masala Paste :

1. Heat 2 tbsp. oil. To this add cloves, peppercorn, poppy seeds, aniseeds, coriander seeds, and red chilies. Lightly fry. Now add the onion and cook till it turns slightly brown. Add the coconut and tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes more, till it browns.
2. Cool and grind this mixture to a fine paste and keep aside.

To proceed :

1. Heat the remaining oil in a pressure cooker and add the meat and potatoes. Stir fry till brown. Add masala paste and salt.
2.Add water if needed and pressure cook till meat is soft. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.