Hyderabadi Mutton

An Islamic dish enjoyed traditionally by wealthy familes

Ingredients:

500g cubed mutton (i used diced lamb)

2 cloves

2 cardamom pods

1cm cinnamon stick (I used 1/2 tsp ground)

1 bay leaf

1 onion, finely chopped

salt

Marinade:

1tsp ginger paste

1tsp garlic paste

2 tomatoes, finely chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

1/2 tsp ground tumeric

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1tsp ground coriander

2tbsp fresh coriander leaves

Method:

1) mix together marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the meat, toss to coat and set aside for 20 mins

2) heat some oil in a saucepan, add the cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon and bay leaf. Saute for 1 min, add the onion and cook until golden

3) Add the meat, salt to taste, cover and cook on a low heat for about 30mins or until the meat is tender