Bhopali Gosht Korma

 

Hello readers,

      Today I am going to share with you a very old recipe of Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) India. "Bhopali Mutton Korma". Bhopal is known as "The City of Lake". Bhopali Mutton Gosht Korma is very old recipe since the 15th century. This recipe belongs to Mughal Cuisine. When Mughals ruled in India their Cuisine spread and mixed with Indian cuisine. Though the recipe is very still you can find this recipe in renowned Mughal food restaurant. If you will visit Bhopal then please visit Bhopal's narrow food market"Chatori Gali" is famous for its Nawabi delicacies and it's where you should head,if you want a taste of this heavenly meat preparation. Even in Bhopal ,some family have their own traditional Bhopali Korma recipe which they are passing from one another generation to keep the recipe alive. Hope you like the information.

Ingredients:-

1. Mutton-500g.

2. Clarified Butter-2tbsp.

3. Yogurt-1/2cup.

4. Turmeric powder-1tsp.

5. Red chili powder-1tsp.

6. Deggi Mirch powder- 2tsp.(A blend of red bell papper and Kashmir red chilies).

7. Pine keora water- 2tsp.

8. Ginger- 2-1/2tsp(julienned).

9. Cilantro leaves- A handful (chopped).

10. Onion- 2medium(chopped).

11. Garlic- 4-5 cloves(chopped).

12. Salt-To taste.

For Spice Paste:-

1. Cumin seeds- 1/2tsp.

2. Coriander seeds-1/2tsp.

3. Black pepper corns- 5-6 (whole).

4. Fennel seeds-1/2 tsp.

5. Mace -1/2 tsp.

6. Nutmeg -A pinch.

7.Cinnamon stick-1/4 inch.

8. Cloves- 2-3(whole).

9. Green cardamom- 2 pods.

10. Black Cardamom- 1pod.

11. Bay leaves-2(whole).

Preparation Method:-

Step 1- Place a wok on medium flame. Pour 2cups of water. Once water will start boiling add clean mutton pieces and salt. Cook until Mutton became 50% tender.

Step 2-  In a grinder jar add all spices mentioned above for the paste. Make a fine paste with the spices by adding water. Once get a smooth paste transfer the spice paste into a bowl.

Step 3- Now add deggi Mirch,red chili powder, turmeric powder, yogurt in the spice paste. Set aside.

Step 4- Check  Mutton, once the Mutton became 50%tender. Turn off flame. Take out mutton pieces into a bowl and reserve the stock.

Step 5- Heat a wok and add ghee into it. Once ghee will start melting, add onion, saute for few seconds. Now add 1-1/2 tsp of julienned ginger. Cook until brown.

Step 6- Next add Mutton pieces, stir well . Now add spice mixture (step-3). Cook until raw aroma goes away.

Step 7- Now add reserve Mutton stock,salt, chopped garlic and keora water.stir well, Cover the wok and simmer the flame.

Step 8- Cook for 35-40 minutes or until Mutton became fully tender.

Step 9- Once Mutton will cooked well, garnish with remaining julienned ginger and chopped Coriander leaves.

Step 10- Serve hot with Butter Roti and sliced onion.

## Thank you my friends for reading my recipe and your support.😊♥️

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N.B. This article was also published on my personal blog : https://sduttaskitchen.blogspot.com/