Quick Mutton Bhuna Recipe, Dhaba Style
Mutton fried down in its own juices with onions, tomatoes and spices until the masala clings and shines. Serve with roti and sliced onion.
Raw materials
The Meatigo product this recipe is built on. Everything else is pantry.
Ingredients
Method
6 steps. Read it through before you start.
- 01Heat the oil
Heat the mustard oil until it smokes lightly. Add cumin and onions and fry until dark golden.
- 02Add the paste
Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- 03Add the mutton
Add the mutton and fry on high for 8 minutes until browned.
- 04Add masalas
Add the tomatoes, chilli, coriander, turmeric and salt. Cook 8 minutes, stirring, until it reduces to a paste.
- 05Pressure cook
Add 150 ml water. Cook for 5 to 6 whistles. Let the pressure drop.
- 06Bhuno
Uncover, raise the heat and stir for 10 minutes until the masala clings and the oil separates. Finish with garam masala and coriander.
Questions
What does bhuna mean?+
Frying a masala and meat until the moisture cooks off and the oil separates.
Can I use ghee instead?+
Yes, for a softer flavour than mustard oil.
Is it dry?+
Slightly. Add a splash of water for more gravy.