Laal Maas
Indian Indian - Regional Mains

Laal Maas

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  7 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 750g mutton shoulder, cubed
  • • 15 dried Mathania red chilies
  • • 4 tbsp mustard oil
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • • 1 cup yogurt, whisked
  • • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 2 tbsp ghee

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the dried chilies in warm water for 30 minutes; blend to a smooth paste.

2
Phase 2

Heat the mustard oil until it smokes; brown the mutton on all sides.

3
Phase 3

Add the onions and ginger-garlic paste; fry until golden.

4
Phase 4

Add the chili paste, coriander, and turmeric; fry until the oil turns deep red.

5
Phase 5

Add the whisked yogurt a ladle at a time, stirring constantly.

6
Phase 6

Add 2 cups hot water; cook covered 90 minutes until the mutton is tender.

7
Phase 7

Swirl in the ghee; rest 10 minutes and serve with bajra roti.