Mutton Tahari is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish, perfect for Iftar or Suhoor during Ramadan. This dish combines the rich taste of mutton with fragrant spices and perfectly cooked rice. Let’s get started!
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Ingredients:
- 500g mutton (with bone)
- 2 cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)
- 2 onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 green chilies (slit)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 2-3 cloves
- 2-3 green cardamoms
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 4 cups water or mutton stock
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp oil or ghee
- Fresh coriander and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
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Cook the Mutton:
- Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Add whole spices (cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf) and let them sizzle.
- Add sliced onions and saute until golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and saute until raw smell disappears.
- Mix in chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and dry spices (turmeric, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt).
- Cook until tomatoes soften and oil starts to separate.
- Add mutton and saute for 5-7 minutes until well coated in spices.
- Stir in yogurt, cover, and cook until mutton is tender. (You can also pressure cook it for 3-4 whistles).
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Cook the Rice:
- Add soaked rice to the mutton mixture and gently mix.
- Pour in water or mutton stock and let it boil.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
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Finishing Touches:
- Sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander-mint leaves.
- Fluff the rice gently and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve hot with raita, pickles, or a side of fresh salad.
- Enjoy with a glass of chilled Rooh Afza for a refreshing Ramzan meal!
Try this delicious Mutton Tahari and make your Iftar special! Let me know if you need any modifications. 😊
