Mutton Chops

Ingredients


Mutton chops 1/2 kilogram
Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
Yogurt 3 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tablespoons
Onions, sliced 4 medium
Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon

FOR MASALA
Oil 1 tablespoon
Onion , chopped 1 medium
Ginger, chopped 1 inch piece
Garlic 12 cloves
Green chillies, halved 5-6
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1/4 cup

Method

Clean and wash the mutton chops thoroughly. Wipe dry with a kitchen towel and flatten slightly with the blunt edge of a knife. Add the turmeric powder, yogurt and salt and marinate for one hour, preferably in a refrigerator. For the masala, heat one tablespoon of oil in a small pan and sauté all the ingredients for two to three minutes. Grind to a fine paste. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pressure cooker. Add the onions and sauté till light pink. Add the ground masala and saute for two to three minutes. Add the mutton chops and chilli powder and continue to sauté till the masala clings to the chops and the oil separates. Stir one cup of water into the pan and add salt to taste. Cover the cooker and cook over medium heat till pressure is released five times (five whistles). Remove from heat and let the pressure reduce. Remove the lid and simmer till almost all the gravy dries up. Sprinkle lemon juice and garam masala powder over the chops and serve hot.