Creating a blog was out of the question for a long time for me, as measuring everything in the kitchen was like biting into an eggshell. I enjoy cooking and don’t want to waste even a slightest bit of enjoyment in that small world of mine. But little did I know that everything will change, when my husband came home with the Oscar nominated film ‘Julie and Julia’( a real life story) where Julie Powell (part played by Amy Adams) challenged herself to make all the 524 recipes from Julia Child's cook book ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ and blogging all her experiences (The Julie/Julia Project). It was an inspiring movie. A few days later when we were discussing this casually with a friend of ours over tea…everything changed dramatically…..” How about you making at least half of it in one year? Not French but your own. 262 recipes that will inspire others and present it as a blog?” For a minute my mind traveled faster than light… With an experience as a helper in my mother in laws kitchen for 6 years followed by a three year everyday struggle to satisfy the palate of my foodie husband, if I cannot do it then why should I cook? But on the other side with an experience in English literature extending no more than expanding outline stories in English grammar class when I was 18 and two small kids that come in handy at times, will a commitment for the next one year work? Anyway my ‘cook's ego’ didn’t allow me to say no...

So my friends …here I am opening my recipe book, trying to perfect and present 262 recipes in the coming 365 days….A Challenge that will of course tastes good. Come.. Have a walk with me along my journey.. Cheering and inspiring….Forgiving and tolerating…Testing and tasting….for ‘A Tasty Challenge’

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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Mutton Curry

Recipe No: 105
This is one of the easiest ways to make Mutton or Lamb Curry.
Ingredients                           Serves 4
  • Mutton Pieces…………..……1/2 Kg
To Grind
  • Red Chilly Powder……….…2 Teaspoons
  • Coriander Powder………....1 ½ Tablespoons
  • Turmeric Powder…………..1/2 Teaspoon
  • Pepper Powder……………...1/2 Teaspoon
  • Garam Masala Powder…..1 Teaspoon
  • Ginger Garlic Paste……..…1 Teaspoon
  • Curd………………………..…...1 Tablespoon
  • Salt to taste
To Saute
  • Oil………………………………..2 Tablespoons
  • Thinly Sliced Onion…..…..2 Cups
  • Ginger Sliced…………….…..1 ½ Tablespoons
  • Garlic Sliced…………….…...1 ½ Tablespoons
  • Curry Leaves……………..….2 Sprigs
  • Tomato……………..…………1 Small sliced
  • Water…………………...……..2 Cups
Method of Preparation
  1. Grind all the ingredients present in the ‘to grind’ section and marinate the Mutton pieces and keep aside for 20 minutes.
  2. In a pan heat Oil on medium high heat and saute Onion, Ginger, Garlic and Curry Leaves till they are light brown in color. This will take some time but take care not to burn.
  3. Add the marinated Mutton pieces and Tomato slices and saute for 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer this mixture to a Pressure Cooker together with two Cups of Water and let it cook till done. The cooking time depends on the Pressure Cooker. (I will put my cooker on high heat till the first whistle and then lower the heat to medium low and let it cook for 10 minutes.)
  5. Once cooled, open the lid of the Pressure cooker and adjust gravy level by adding more water (if the gravy is less) or letting the water evaporate (if there is more gravy).
  6. Serve hot with Rice or Chappathi.
Notes:
  • Starting to saute the Onions in the Pressure Cooker itself will reduce the number of dishes to clean up after wards.
  • To increase the flavor of the Curry you can sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of Garam Masala Powder, 1/2 teaspoon of Coconut Oil and some Curry Leaves on top of it just before switching the stove off.
     




    Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and 
    serve it to your family with love…

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