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Mutton Saag

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Hello friends,

    Today I am going to share with you one of the famous street food of Jaisalmer(Rajasthan) "Saag Gosht". The state of Rajasthan is rich with diverse culture and heritage that make it a constant on every traveller's bucket list. In this very state is the 'Golden City of Jaisalmer' that sits atop a yellow sandstone ridge and houses the Jaisalmer fort. 'Mutton Saag' is Jaisalmer's one of the most famous non-vegetarian street food offerings. It will surely tantalise your taste buds. So let's start making'Mutton Saag'.

Ingredients:-

1.Spinach- 3 medium bunches.

2. Mutton- 600g.(boneless). Cut into 1inch size.

3. Yogurt- 3/4cup.(homemade).

4. Ginger-garlic paste- 1tbsp.

5. Turmeric powder- 1/2tsp.

6. Red chili powder- 2tsp.

7. Coriander powder-1/2tsp.

8. Garam Masala powder-1tsp.

9. Salt-To taste.

10. Green chilies- 3-4 .

11. Tomato puree- 2tbsp.

12. Mustard paste- 2tsp.

13. Onion- 3medium (chopped).

14. Sugar- 1tsp(optional).

15. Sunflower oil- 3-4 tbsp.

16. Dill leaves (suva)- 1/2tbsp(chopped).

17. Bay leaves-2(whole).

18. Green cardamom- 3pods.

19. Black Cardamom-1pod.

20. Cloves- 6(Whole).

21. Cinnamon stick-1(1-inch size).

22.Cumin seeds- 1tsp.

23. Black pepper corns- 6-8(whole).

24. Garlic- 7-8cloves(chopped).

25. Ginger- 1inch(julienned).

26. Dry fenugreek leaves- 1tsp(roasted and crushed).

Preparation Method:-

Step 1-Place a pan on high flame. Add sufficient water and salt. Once water start boiling blanch spinach in salted boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and refresh.

Step 2- Now add blanched spinach and green chilies into a grinder. Make a coarse paste. Set aside.

Step 3- Take a large bowl. Add Yogurt (1/2cup), ginger-garlic paste, Turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, salt. Mix all spices very well.

Step 4- Now add cleaned mutton pieces in this mixture (step-3). Combine mutton pieces well with all spices. Set aside for 45 minutes.

Step 5-  After 45 minutes, Place a heavy bottom pan on high flame. Now add sunflower oil. Once oil heated well,add Bay leaves, green cardamom, Black Cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, pepper corns, cumin seeds. Saute them until fragrant. 

Step 6- Next add garlic cloves and roast till translucent. Now add half of the julienned ginger, remaining red chili powder, Tomato puree. Saute till moisture evaporates.

Step 7- Now add marinated Mutton pieces. Cook on high heat, stirring continuously. For 2 minutes. Add remaining yogurt and a cup of water. Mix well.

Step 8- Once gravy will start boiling. Turn off the flame. Transfer the Mutton pieces and gravy into a pressure cooker. Cook for 8 whistles. wait till the pressure goes off. Open the lid, add spinach paste, mustard paste. Mix well and adjust salt at this stage.

Step 9- Cook until the lamb is fully  blended with spinach and is tender. Sprinkle crushed dry fenugreek leaves. Turn off flame.

Step 10- Garnish with remaining julienned ginger and serve hot with rice or chapati.

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