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Today we are going to prepare village style mutton gravy
these are the required ingredients
quantity measurements are in the below description box
It is a two step process
First being , the preparation of spice masala paste
in a pan , dry roast the coriander seeds , cumin seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns and dry red chilles..
lightly roast these spices to release the subtle flavour..
transfer the roasted spices to another bowl.
In a heated pan , pour some gingelly oil and add small onions, a few cloves of garlic and saute well..
add ginger and fresh curry leaves to saute.
Transfer it to the roasted spices and allow it cool.
Next step is to make the gravy
Add gingelly oil to a heated pan
when the oil is hot add - bay leaf , cardamon, cloves, cinnamon , star anise , stone flower for tempering
then add small onions , garlic pods, chopped onions, curry leaves and saute well
add chopped tomatoes and saute well till the tomato melts
then add in mutton ,some rock salt , turmeric powder
mix well and leave it for a while, until the meat releases its moisture
Meanwhile , we will make the masala paste .
grind the dry spices to a coarse powder
add the rest of the sauted ingredients
and grind it to a smooth paste
the stone grinder give a unique country food taste
(can be made into paste using a blender )
the stone grinder give an awesome village style flavor to the food
rinsed water can be added to the gravy to enhance the taste
when the mutton is half cooked
add in the freshly ground masala paste
also add in a chopped drumstick and some water.
drumstick enhances the flavor of the gravy
Let it cook for a while
once cooked , finish it by adding fresh curry leaves and coriander leaves.
the gravy goes well with idly ,dosa , appam iddiyappam , rice..
Authentic village style mutton gravy is ready
Enjoy it with your family and friends
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