MANGSHO JHOL | BENGALI MUTTON CURRY RECIPE | REAL BANGLA FOOD | SPICY CURRY RECIPE | MUTTON CURRY

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often cheaper than mutton.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley can provide a similar flavor profile.

Heat mustard oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in minced ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add mutton pieces and brown on all sides, about 10-15 minutes.

In a bowl, combine yogurt, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder; mix well.

Add the yogurt mixture to the pot, stirring to coat the mutton evenly.

Season with salt, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods; mix well.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mutton is tender.

Add green chilies to the pot for heat; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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