Seema's Mutton Curry

Ingredients:

Mutton 1lb cut into cubes (best with bones)
Cloves 5
Green Cardamom 3
Black Cardamom 1
Bay Leaves 2 (small)
Cinnamon 1 small stick
Onion 3 small (or 1&1/2 big ones)
Tomato 3
Green Chillies to taste
Ginger 1inch
Garlic 5 cloves
Tomato paste 1tbspn
Turmeric powder 1/4tsp
Cumin powder 1tsp
Coriander powder 2tsp
Red chilli powder to taste
Garam Masala 1/4tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

1. Grind onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chillies.

2. Heat oil in cooker, add the whole garam masala. Add the above puree. Let it cook till all the moisture is evaporated.

3. Add tomato paste, salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder and turmeric. Stir for few seconds and then add the mutton. Let it cook on low flame for 20mins....more the better. Keep stirring in between as the tomatoes/tomato paste tend to burn easily.

4. Then add water about 2cups or whatever the consistency needed. Mix well, close the cooker and give 2 whistles.

5. Once the pressure is released, check the seasoning.

6. Add garam masala and coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or chapati.

NOTE:

* If you dont have tomato paste, use additional 2-3 tomatoes while grinding.

* Its best to let mutton cook on low flame. But if you have a time crunch then pressure cook.