Mutton Rara Recipes

Mutton Rara is a delicious and hearty North Indian dish made with tender mutton (goat meat) cooked in a rich and flavorful gravy. It gets its name from the use of minced meat (keema) along with the mutton pieces, giving it a unique texture. Here’s the recipe:

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ready in: 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 500 grams mutton, cut into pieces
• 200 grams minced meat (mutton or beef)
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
• 4 tablespoons oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
2. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until fragrant.
3. Add the mutton pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the mutton with the spices.
5. Add the minced meat (keema) to the pan and cook until it is browned and cooked through.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
7. If using a pressure cooker, add about 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook for about 5-6 whistles or until the mutton is tender. If using a regular pan, add about 1-2 cups of water, cover, and cook on low heat for about 1 hour or until the mutton is tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed.
8. Once the mutton is cooked and the desired consistency is achieved, sprinkle garam masala and dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) over the dish. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Garnish the Mutton Rara with fresh coriander leaves.

Mutton Rara is best served hot with naan, roti, or rice. The combination of tender mutton pieces and minced meat in a rich gravy makes it a lip-smacking dish. Enjoy this flavorful and indulgent curry as a special treat for your loved ones.