Kolhapuri Mutton Chops Recipe
Ingredients:
- Mutton Chops - 500 gms, trimmed, cleaned, washed
- Onion - 1, small, finely chopped
- Tomatoes - 2, small, finely chopped
- Coriander Leaves - 1 tblsp, chopped
- Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Lime Juice - 2 to 3 tsp
- For the marinade:
- Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Oil - 1 tsp
- For the masala:
- Onions - 1/2 cup, julienned or sliced finely
- Oil - 1/2 cup
- Kopra (Dried Coconut) - 1/4 cup, grated
- Ginger - 2 to 3 tsp, chopped
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Salt as per taste
- Grind to a powder:
- Cinnamon Powder - a pinch
- Nutmeg Powder - a pinch
- Cardamoms - 2 to 3
Method:
1. Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl and rub them onto the mutton chops.
2. Cover and keep the bowl in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan for the masala.
4. Saute the onions till crisp and dark brown.
5. Remove and transfer to a plate. Reserve the oil.
6. Add 1 tblsp of the oil to a pan and fry the mutton chops till browned.
7. Sprinkle salt and transfer to a bowl.
8. Cover and keep aside.
9. Grind the fried onions with the coconut, ginger, garlic, little water and salt to a coarse paste.
10. Heat 1 tsp of deep pan over medium flame.
11. Add the chopped onions and saute for a minute.
12. Add the masala paste and little water.
13. Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and fry for a minute.
14. Add the tomatoes and little water.
15. Stir to mix well.
16. Add the mutton chops and cook for a few minutes.
17. Cover the pan and reduce flame to low.
18. Simmer for 20 minutes or till the chops are tender.
19. Add the ground cinnamon-nutmeg-cardamom powder, lime juice and coriander leaves.
20. Mix well and ensure the chops are well coated with the masalas.
21. Remove and transfer to a serving bowl.
22. Serve with roti or rice.