Homemade Mutton Curry with Mutton Masala Powder

Good mutton curry rewards patience more than technique — slow cooking and a well-balanced masala do most of the work. Here's a reliable home-style version.

Ingredients

• 500g mutton, curry cut
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 3 tsp SAFT Mutton Masala Powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 4 tbsp oil, salt to taste, coriander leaves to garnish

Method

1. Heat oil and fry the onions until deep golden — this is the flavour base, don't rush it.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste, cook until fragrant, then add tomato puree, turmeric, and mutton masala powder.
3. Cook the masala on medium heat until oil separates at the edges — usually 8-10 minutes.
4. Add the mutton pieces, coat well in the masala, and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add hot water to just cover the meat, cover, and simmer on low heat for 45-60 minutes, or pressure cook for 4-5 whistles, until the meat is tender.
6. Simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes to thicken the gravy. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Pro tip: Marinate the mutton in a little of the masala powder, salt, and yogurt for at least an hour (or overnight in the fridge) before cooking — it tenderizes the meat and deepens the flavour.

Shop SAFT Mutton Masala Powder, a bold blend of whole spices made specifically for mutton dishes.