Kosha Mangsho

This is a popular recipe from Bengal. It is delicious and known for its spiciness.

Preparation time - 15 minutes

Cooking time - 40 minutes

Ingredients:

Mutton - 500 gm, cut into medium sized pieces

Onions - 3 finely chopped

Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tbsp

Kashmiri red chilli powder - 2 1/2 tbsp

Curds - 2 cups

Turmeric powder  - 1 tsp

Cloves - 4

Cinnamon - 1'' stick

Green cardamom - 1

Cumin powder - 1 tbsp, roasted

Mustard oil - 1/4 cup

Salt - to taste




Method:

1. Coarsely grind the cloves, cinnamon and green cardamom. Keep aside.

2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add the coarsely ground garam masala. Stir for a second.

3. Add the finely chopped onions and saute till they turn translucent.

4. Add the ginger garlic paste, stir well. Add the chilli powder and turmeric.Mix well.

5. Now add the meat, mix well. Stir till the meat changes its colour and the oil starts to float.

6. Add the curds and cumin powder. Mix well. Stir till the oil starts to float again.

7. Close the lid and cook on high flame for 4 whistles, simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

8. Open the lid when the pressure is totally released.

9. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve hot with Indian breads.

Tip: If you need a thick gravy or a dry dish, after opening  the lid of the cooker, cook further on high heat with constant stirring till the required consistency is achieved.

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