Nagpuri Saoji Mutton Curry | Spicy Saoji Mutton Recipe | Mutton Rassa | Saoji Mutton Recipe | How To Make Saoji Mutton | Saoji Mutton Masala | Saoji Masala Recipe | Nagpur Special Saoji Mutton | Spicy Mutton Curry | Mutton Gravy
Ingredients for Saoji Mutton Curry:
(Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon)
Mutton - 1 kg (curry cut with fat and bones)
Making the Saoji Masala:
Spices 1:
- Coriander Seeds- 4 tbsp(15-17 gms)
- Fried Chana Dal (Phutna) 2 tbsp(15- 18 gms)
- Rice- 2 tbsp (24-26 gms)
- Sesame seeds- 1 tbsp (10 gms)
Spices 2:
- Cumin Seeds- 2 tsp
- Cinnamon- 4 small pieces
- Cloves- 7-8
- Shahjeera- 1.5 tsp
- Green Cardamom-5
- Black cardamom- 4
- Black Peppercorns- 12
- Jaiphal- 1/2
- Star Anise-1
Spices 3:
- Bay leaf- 3
- Dagad Phool/Pathar Phool- 2 tbsp (Stone Flower)
- Byadgi red chilli- 8
- Dry coconut or Khopra- 3 tbsp grated
- Fried onions- 4 medium (300 gms)
Tempering:
- Bay leaf-2
Other Ingredients:
- Ginger garlic paste- 4 tsp
- Turmeric powder - 3/4 tsp
- Red Chili Powder- 3 tsp
- Salt- 2 tsp+ 1/2 tsp
- Refined oil - 7 tbsp
Preparation:
- Heat a pan and first add all the ingredients listed under Spices 1
- Dry roast on low heat for 3 mins.
- Now add all the Spices 2 items and keep roasting on low heat for 2 mins.
- Next add the Spice 3 items, mix and roast on low heat for 2 mins.
- Lastly add the grated dry coconut (khopra), give a mix and dry roast on low heat for 3 mins.
- Set aside on a plate to cool.
- Slice the onions and fry in hot oil till golden. Remove and allow to cool.
- Take a grinder and add the roasted whole spices. Coarse grind it and take out the entire masala into a bowl.
- Now measure and add back 10 tbsp (around 90 gms of the powder) and then add the fried onions.
- Grind it once and then add around 3/4 cup water. Blend to a paste. Remove into a bowl and set aside.
Process:
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the bay leaves. Give a stir and add the mutton pieces.
- Mix and fry on high heat for 3 mins till the pieces turn white.
- Now add the ginger garlic paste, mix and keep frying for 2 mins on medium heat till the raw smell is gone.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and 2 tsp salt, give a mix and fry on medium to medium high heat for 3-4 mins.
- Now add the Saoji Masala and 1/2 tsp salt and give a mix. Mix and fry on medium heat for around 5 mins till the masala is fried well and oil separates.
- Add 650 ml water, give a mix and close the pressure cooker.
- Pressure cook up to 4-5 whistles. (Pressure cook on high heat till the 1st whistle & then on medium low heat for the balance 3-4whistles. This should take around 18-20 mins.
- In case you don’t have a Pressure cooker continue to cook covered on low heat in a pan/pot for around 45-60 mins till the meat is tender. Stir a few times and add water as & when necessary.
#saojimuttoncurry #nagpursaojimutton #saojimuttonrecipe #spicymuttoncurry #muttonrassa #saojimuttonmasala #muttongravy #spiceeats #spiceeatsmutton #spiceeatsrecipes