Mutton gravy 

Ingredients:

• 500 g mutton, cut into pieces
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped or pureed
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup water or mutton stock
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Onions:
   • Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until golden brown.
2. Cook Mutton:
   • Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add mutton pieces and brown them.
3. Add Spices:
   • Mix in coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and ground cloves. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add Tomatoes and Yogurt:
   • Stir in tomatoes and cook until the oil separates. Add yogurt and mix well.
5. Simmer:
   • Add water or stock and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the mutton is tender (about 1.5 hours).
6. Finish:
   • Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
7. Serve:
   • Serve hot with rice or bread.

3. Mutton Stew

Ingredients:

• 500 g mutton, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 cup peas
• 2 cups beef or mutton stock
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Brown the Mutton:
   • Heat oil in a large pot and brown the mutton cubes. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook Vegetables:
   • In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.
3. Add Mutton and Spices:
   • Return the mutton to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, peas, stock, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Simmer:
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the mutton and vegetables are tender.
5. Finish:
   • Adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Serve:
   • Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

4. Mutton Biryani

Ingredients:

• 500 g mutton, cut into pieces
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons biryani masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cloves
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Fresh coriander and mint leaves, chopped (for garnish)
• Saffron strands (optional)
• 1/4 cup milk (for saffron)
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Marinate Mutton:
   • Mix mutton with yogurt, biryani masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
2. Cook Rice:
   • Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes. Cook until 70% done, drain and set aside.
3. Cook Mutton:
   • Heat ghee or oil in a pot. Sauté onions until golden brown. Add whole spices (bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon) and cook for a minute.
   • Add marinated mutton and cook until browned and cooked through.
4. Layer Biryani:
   • In a large pot, layer cooked mutton, partially cooked rice, and garnish with fresh coriander and mint leaves.
   • Drizzle saffron milk (if using) over the top.
5. Dum Cooking:
   • Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve:
   • Serve hot with raita or a side salad.

These mutton recipes offer a range of flavors and cooking methods, from rich and creamy korma to hearty stew and aromatic biryani. Enjoy experimenting with these dishes!