Nilgiri mutton kurma

Ingredients

Mutton 500 gms

Fennel seeds 1 tsp

Green chilli 2

Onion 1

Tomato 2

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Coriander powder 2 tsp

Garam masala  1 tsp

Coriander leaves chopped 1 cup

Mint leaves chopped 1 cup

Curry leaf 2 sprigs

Lemon juice 2 tsp

Salt and oil as required

To grind :1

Coriander leaves 1 cup

Mint leaves 1 cup

Green chilli 4

Garlic 10

Ginger 1 inch piece

Grind to a fine paste

To grind :2

Coconut grated ½ cup

Poppy seeds 2 tsp(soak in warm water for 15 min before grinding)

Grind to a smooth paste

Preparation

1.     In a pressure cooker add oil,fennel seeds,onion,slit green chillies and curry leaves

2.     Add tomato,turmeric powder,coriander powder and salt

3.     Add chopped mint-coriander leaves.

4.     Add mutton pieces and sauté well

5.     Add 4 cups of water to it and pressure cook for 5-6 whistles

6.     Allow it to cool

7.     Then add the ground paste 1.

8.     When it starts boiling add coconut paste and garam masala

9.     When it starts boiling,turn off the flame and add lemon juice

Serve with briyani,rice or rotis