Spicy Mutton Curry (peshawari Mutton Karahi)

Spicy Mutton Curry, also known as Peshawari Mutton Karahi, is a popular dish in Pakistani cuisine. This flavorful and aromatic curry is made with tender mutton pieces cooked in a rich and spicy gravy, perfect to be enjoyed with naan or steamed rice.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Pakistani Mutton Curry Pakistani Food Spicy Curry
Spicy Mutton Curry (peshawari Mutton Karahi)

Ingredients

  • 1 kg mutton, cut into pieces
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few minutes. Then, add mutton pieces and cook until they are browned.
  3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil separates.
  4. Whisk the yogurt and add it to the mutton. Cook for a few minutes until the yogurt is well incorporated.
  5. Add green chilies and garam masala. Cover the pan and let the mutton cook on low heat until tender.
  6. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
15g

Supplies

Large pan Spatula Whisk Cutting board Knife

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Spicy Mutton Curry with naan, steamed rice, or tandoori roti for a delicious meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more green chilies or red chili powder according to your spice preference.

Cost

$20