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Mutton Rezala
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Mutton Rezala

Elevate your culinary game with mutton rezala — a sumptuous, aromatic, and royal dish that's bound to win you praise. This delicacy brings together exotic spices and succulent mutton for an unforgettable experience.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner

Ingredients

For Marination:
  • 500 g mutton
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
For the Rezala Paste:
  • 1 onion Thinly sliced
  • 10-12 cashews
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 4 cloves
  • 1- inch cinnamon
For Cooking:
  • 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4-5 green chili Slit
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cream double
  • Coriander

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine the mutton pieces with ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well, cover, and let it marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. In a separate bowl, soak the cashew nuts in warm water for about 15 minutes. Drain the water afterwards.
  3. In a grinder, make a fine paste using the soaked cashew nuts, sliced onion, yogurt, poppy seeds, desiccated coconut, white pepper, green cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Set aside the Rezala paste.
  4. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the bay leaf and green chilies, and sauté for a minute.
  5. Add the marinated mutton pieces and cook until they turn brown on all sides.
  6. Add the Rezala paste to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
  7. Pour in the water, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the mutton simmer for about 1 hour or until it becomes tender.
  8. Once the mutton is cooked, add the fresh cream and mix well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Garnish the Mutton Rezala with chopped coriander leaves.
  10. Serve the delicious Mutton Rezala hot with steamed rice or naan.

Notes

  • Nutritional facts:
  • The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 172mg (7%) Potassium 191mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 311IU (6%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Vitamin D 0.3µg (2%) Calcium 118mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 172mg 7%
Potassium 191mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 311IU 6%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Calcium 118mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.