DAK BUNGALOW GOAT MEAT (OR MUTTON) CURRY

DAK BUNGALOW GOAT MEAT (OR MUTTON) CURRY

This is an old Colonial Dish conceived and perfected by the cooks / khansamas in the Travellers Bungalows / Guest Houses of yore. This Red Masala Mutton or goat meat Curry is still prepared by the cooks in the present day Inspection / Travellers’ Bungalows and Government Guest Houses 

Serves 6     

Ingredients

1 kg mutton or goat meat cut into medium size pieces

1 teaspoon spice powder or garam masala powder

1 piece of cinnamon about 1 inch

3 cloves

2 bay leaves

3 teaspoons chopped garlic

1 teaspoon mild chillie powder

3 onions sliced

Salt to taste

2 green chillies sliced in half

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon pepper powder

2 or 3 tablespoons oil

1 tablespoon lime juice

½ cup curds /yogurt

Wash the meat. Add all the ingredients mentioned above to it and marinate for about 1 hour in a suitable pan.

Place the pan on medium heat and cook closed for about 5 to 6 minutes.

Lower the heat, add enough water and mix well. Simmer on low heat for about 40 to 45 minutes till the meat is cooked and the gravy is almost dry 

Mix in 2 tablespoons fresh cream if too spicy

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves

Serve with bread or steamed rice.