INSTANT POT MUTTON CURRY | INSTANT POT GOAT CURRY | MUTTON RECIPE

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through making a delicious Instant Pot Mutton Curry, featuring tender goat or lamb cooked in a flavorful blend of spices. With this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to prepare this easy and hearty dish perfect for serving with rice or rotis.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

Before you start cooking, ensure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand:

• Main Ingredients

  • Goat or lamb with bones - 1 kg (2 lbs)
  • Sliced onions - 4 medium
  • Ginger garlic paste - 3 tsp
  • Whisked curd/yogurt - 6 tbsp

• Whole Spices

  • Green cardamom - 6
  • Cloves - 6
  • Cinnamon - 4 pieces
  • Black cardamom - 3
  • Bay leaves - 2

• Spice Powders

  • Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
  • Red chili powder - 4 tsp
  • Coriander powder - 3.5 tsp
  • Cumin powder - 1.5 tsp
  • Kashmiri chili powder - 2 tsp
  • Garam masala powder - 1 tsp

• Other Ingredients

  • Salt - 2 tsp
  • Oil - 4-5 tbsp

Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients

Prepare your ingredients to streamline the cooking process:

• Slice the onions and set them aside.
• In a bowl, mix the spice powders with 1 cup of water and whisk well. Set aside for later use.
• Whisk the curd/yogurt in a separate bowl and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté the Spices and Onions

Now, let's start cooking:

1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function on normal mode, setting it for 30 minutes.
2. Add oil to the pot and heat it up.
3. Once hot, add the whole spices (green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, black cardamom, bay leaves) and stir for a few seconds.
4. Add the sliced onions and sauté for about 15 minutes until they turn golden brown.

Step 4: Add Ginger Garlic Paste

Continue the cooking process:

1. Change the sauté setting to "Less" mode.
2. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for approximately 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

Step 5: Incorporate the Spice Mix

Now it's time to add the spice mix:

1. Pour the spice mix (previously prepared with water) into the pot.
2. Set the sauté function back to "Normal" mode and fry the mixture for 2-3 minutes until the oil begins to separate from the spices.

Step 6: Add Mutton and Season

Next, add the mutton:

1. Add the mutton pieces and salt to the pot.
2. Sear the mutton on "Normal" sauté mode, mixing well to coat the mutton with the spice mixture.
3. Continue to sauté for about 7-8 minutes until the spices coat the mutton and the oil separates.

Step 7: Mix in Yogurt and Final Spices

Now, enhance the flavor:

1. Cancel the sauté function.
2. Add the Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala powder, and whisked curd/yogurt. Mix well.
3. Optionally, you can start on "Less" sauté mode for 2 minutes, then switch to "Normal" for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes until well mixed and oil separates.

Step 8: Pressure Cook the Curry

Prepare the curry for pressure cooking:

1. Add 300 ml of water to the pot and mix well.
2. Close the Instant Pot lid, ensuring it is locked and the valve is in the sealing position.
3. Select the pressure cook function on normal high pressure for 15 minutes.

Step 9: Release Pressure and Serve

Finish the dish:

1. After 15 minutes, turn off the Instant Pot and carefully release the pressure by turning the venting valve.
2. Once the pressure is completely released, open the lid and give the curry a good mix.
3. Serve hot with rice or rotis.

Conclusion

You've successfully made a flavorful Instant Pot Mutton Curry! This dish is perfect for a cozy meal and can be paired with various sides. Enjoy your cooking, and feel free to experiment with the spices to suit your taste preferences. Happy cooking!