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mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option while still allowing for sautéing.

mutton brain

🥗Healthier: chicken liver

💰Cheaper: pork brain

Chicken liver is leaner and more widely available, while pork brain can be a cost-effective substitute.

Clean the mutton brain thoroughly under cold water.

Soak the brain in a bowl of water for about 30 minutes to remove impurities.

Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat until it smokes slightly.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

In a mortar and pestle, grind ginger, garlic, and green chilies into a paste.

Add the ginger-garlic-chili paste to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, and red chili powder; cook for another 2 minutes.

Add the cleaned mutton brain, bay leaves, and salt, mixing well to coat the brain with spices.

Pour in enough water to cover the brain, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the brain is tender and flavors meld.

Uncover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes to reduce the sauce to a thicker consistency.

Finish with chopped cilantro, lemon juice, and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot with rice or paratha.

Cooking Techniques

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