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MUTTON SHUWA | Traditional Omani Shuwa Recipe Cooking in Village goat curry

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Mutton Shuwaa

Cultural Context

Mutton Shuwaa is a traditional Omani dish, often prepared for special occasions like Eid and weddings. The slow-cooking method in a pit symbolizes hospitality and communal feasting in Omani culture. Today, Shuwaa has gained popularity beyond Oman, with variations appearing in neighboring Gulf countries, showcasing local spices and cooking styles.

OmaniOMmain
720 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs mutton
4 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
2 medium onions
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 whole green chili

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

date syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

1

Prepare the mutton by cleaning it thoroughly.

2

Chop onions and fry them in hot oil until golden brown.

3

Add the mutton to the fried onions and stir-fry for about a minute.

4

Add chopped ginger and garlic to the mixture.

5

Season with salt and mix well.

6

Add 1 cup of water and cover to cook for 5 minutes until the water dries up.

7

After 5 minutes, check the mixture and stir again.

8

Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and whole green chilies.

9

Mix well and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.

10

Add water according to the desired gravy consistency and cover to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingwrappingslow-cooking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbanana leavespit ovenknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

ShuwaOmani Shuwa

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