Recipe of Mutton Chops

Ingredients

• Mutton chops 1/2 kilograms.
• Turmeric powder 1.5 teaspoon.
• Yogurt 3.5 tablespoons.
• Salt to taste.
• Oil 2.5 tablespoons.
• Onions sliced 4 medium.
• Red chili powder 2 teaspoons.
• Lemon juice 1 tablespoon.
• Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon.

For masala

• Oil 1 tablespoon.
• Onion chopped 2 medium.
• Ginger chopped 1 inch piece.
• Garlic 12 cloves.
• Green chillies halved 6-7.
• Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1/4 cup.

Procedure

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 saute all the ingredients for three to four minutes.Grind to a fine paste then heat two tablespoons of oil in a pressure cooker.Add the onions and saute till light pink.Add the ground masala and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Add the mutton chops and chili powder and continue to saute 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.