Mutton Fry

Instructions

1. 01

   Brown the onions

   Heat oil, add fennel and one sprig of curry leaves, then cook the onions until deep golden.

2. 02

   Build the masala

   Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until aromatic. Add tomato, turmeric, chilli, coriander, half the pepper, and salt; cook to a thick paste.

3. 03

   Coat the mutton

   Add the mutton and stir over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes until it is thoroughly coated and beginning to brown.

4. 04

   Cook until tender

   Add hot water, cover, and cook gently until the mutton is tender, adding a splash of water only if the pan dries out.

5. 05

   Fry until dry

   Uncover, raise the heat slightly, and stir until the masala clings to the meat and the edges caramelise.

6. 06

   Finish with pepper

   Add the remaining pepper and curry leaves, toss for one minute, and rest briefly before serving.