Mutton Masala | Simple & Delicious | Pakistani Recipes | Dinner Ideas | Hina Barkat

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat meat

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: coconut yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Coconut yogurt is dairy-free while sour cream is often less expensive.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be pricier.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley is a common substitute for fresh herbs.

Heat cooking 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 for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add mutton pieces, stirring to coat with the spice mixture; cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.

Pour in yogurt and mix well; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add water to cover the mutton; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until mutton is tender.

Stir in garam masala and lemon juice; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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