Laal Maas
Indian Indian - South Indian Classics

Laal Maas

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 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

  • • 600g bone-in mutton, curry-cut
  • • 12 shallots, quartered
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 4 dried red chilies
  • • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • • 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
  • • 3 tbsp gingelly (sesame) oil
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rub the mutton with the salt and ginger-garlic paste and rest for 30 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Dry-roast the dried red chilies, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds, then grind with the grated coconut into a thick paste.

3
Phase 3

Heat the oil and fry the shallots until deep golden brown.

4
Phase 4

Add the mutton and the ground masala, fry 5 minutes, add 1 cup water, cover, and simmer about 1 hour until tender.

5
Phase 5

Uncover and fry until the masala coats the mutton and the oil separates.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with rice or parotta.