Laal mass recipe
Here’s a recipe for Laal Maas to serve 4 people:
Ingredients:
- 500 grams mutton (preferably bone-in), cut into pieces
- 3-4 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 2-3 green chilies, slit
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 4-5 dried red chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and dried red chilies. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Add mutton pieces to the pot and sauté until they are well browned on all sides.
- Stir in tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add enough water to cover the mutton pieces. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover the pressure cooker or pot and cook until the mutton is tender. If using a pressure cooker, cook for about 4-5 whistles or until the mutton is cooked through. If using a pot, it may take around 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Once the mutton is cooked, remove the lid and simmer until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Sprinkle garam masala over the curry and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with rice or roti for a flavorful Rajasthani meal. Enjoy your Laal Maas!