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Instant Pot Mutton Paya Recipe, Silky Gravy

Mutton paya pressure-cooked in under 2 hours instead of 4, with a silky, collagen-rich gravy. Serve with naan.

Total time
1 h 50 m
30 m hands-on
Serves
2
generously
Difficulty
Easy
pressure does the work
Pressure cook
75 min
key detail

Raw materials

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Ingredients

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Method

5 steps. Read it through before you start.

  1. 01
    Parboil

    Rinse the paya, boil for 10 minutes and discard the water.

  2. 02
    Sauté

    Set the pot to sauté. Fry the onions in ghee until golden. Add whole spices and ginger-garlic paste.

  3. 03
    Add paya

    Add the paya, spices and salt. Fry 5 minutes. Add the water.

  4. 04
    Pressure cook

    Cook on high for 75 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.

  5. 05
    Reduce

    Sauté for 10 minutes to thicken. Serve hot.

Questions

Can I use a stovetop cooker?+

Yes. About 14 to 16 whistles.

How do I make it richer?+

Reduce the gravy for 10 minutes longer.

Why is it sticky?+

That is the collagen, which is what you want.

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