Spicy Dahi Mutton Recipe

Dahi mutton recipe is a classic dish which we can often spot on the roadside dhaba menus. This is yet another mutton recipe which does not involve lengthy steps of cooking or require a long list of ingredients. It is a simple, balanced and a delicious mutton recipe.

Dahi mutton recipe involves cooking the mutton in a yogurt based gravy. The meat is first marinated with yogurt and other ingredients and then allowed to cook slowly over a low flame. Dahi mutton recipe is a perfect dish if you love spicy non-vegetarian food.

So, check out this lip-smacking dahi mutton recipe and enjoy a sinfully spicy treat at home.

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 3 hours
Cooking time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• Mutton- 500gms
• Yogurt- 1 cup
• Onion- 3 (minced)
• Ginger-garlic paste- 2tbsp
• Coriander powder- 2tsp
• Kashmiri red chilli powder- 1tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1tsp
• Cumin powder- 2tsp
• Garam masala powder- 1tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1tsp
• Bay leaf- 1
• Salt- as per taste
• Kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)- 2tsp
• Ghee- 2tbsp
• Water- 1 cup

Procedure

1. Clean and wash the mutton pieces properly.
2. Marinate the mutton pieces with yogurt, kashmiri red chilli powder, turmeric powder, one tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and salt. Keep it in the refrigerator for about 3 hours.
3. After 3 hours, heat ghee in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and bay leaf. Fry for a minute.
4. Add the minced onion and cook for about 5-6 minutes on medium flame till it turns golden brown.
5. Add one tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes off.
6. Now add the mutton pieces and cook for about 8-10 minutes till the water is absorbed completely.
7. Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and cook for about 3 minutes.
8. Crush the kasuri methi between your palms and add it to the pan. Mix well.
9. Add salt and water. Cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes on low flame. Keep stirring at regular intervals.
10. Once done, turn off the flame and serve.

The spicy dahi mutton recipe is ready to be served. Enjoy this spicy delight with steamed rice or parathas.