Adversity makes a person or breaks them. My dearest friend pallavi’s  life has been a roller coaster ride but the way she has emerged victorious needs all the appreciation and acknowledgement. Today she is a successful entrepreneur and runs a very popular catering business named ” Taazi Rasoi ” in Mumbai that has been serving lip smacking bihari mutton curry and in spite of all the other food influences in the city her  signature dish has marked its presence in the food world. She has gracefully shared her secretive recipe and am indeed very grateful to her for the same. The tender and succulent mutton pieces cooked in mustard oil makes it one of the most hearty meals . Enjoy this curry with steamed rice to experience the flavours from bihar.

Ingredients

Mutton : 1 kg

Onion : 400 gms

Bay leaf : 3 to 4

Turmeric powder : 1 tsp

Red chilli powder : 2 tsp

Mustard oil : 4 tsp

Salt : as per taste 

Garam masala powder : 1 tsp

For the masala paste

Coriander seed : 3 tsp

Cumin seeds : 2 tsp

Pepper corn : 1 tsp

Ginger : 1 inch

Garlic : 40 gms

Step 1

In a blender jar make a smooth paste with ginger, garlic, corriander seeds, cumin seeds and pepper corn with approximately 2 tsp of water.

Step 2
Marinate the mutton with oil, bay leaf, turmeric powder, salt and onion.

Step 3

Pressure cook the mutton for just one whistle.

Step 4

Release the pressure and add the ground masala paste along with red chilli powder. Nicely bhuno the mutton along with masala until the masala blends with the masala and oil leaves the side of the pan.

Step 5

Now add a glass full of water and further pressure cook  on medium flame for about fifteen minutes or until the mutton becomes tender. Finally sprinkle the garam masala powder.

Step 6

Enjoy the luscious mutton curry with plain steamed rice or Roti.

Tip

The unbeatable pungent flavour of mustard oil gives the bihari mutton curry it’s distinct taste.