MUTTON SUKKA VARUVAL

INGREDIENTS

• Mutton : 1/4 kg
• Rasam Powder : 2 tsp
• Garam Masala : 1/2 tsp
• Chili Powder : 1 tsp (+/- according to taste)
• Turmeric Powder : 2 tsp
• Red Chili : 3 nos
• Cumin Seeds ('Jeera' in Hindi & 'Seeragam' in Tamil) : 1/2 tsp
• Fennel Seeds ('Saunf' in Hindi & 'Soombhu' in Tamil) : 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves : 2 Strings
• Ghee : 1 tsp
• Oil : 2 tsp
• Water : as needed
• Salt : as needed

PROCEDURE

1. Wash and clean the mutton with turmeric powder.
2. In a pressure cooker, initially fry mutton for 5-10 mins. Pressure cook the mutton by adding water, turmeric powder and little salt. After first whistle, lower the flame and cook for 8-10 mins.
3. Heat oil in a pan/kadai, add garam masala, sombhu, seeragam, red chili and curry leaves. Fry it for few seconds.
4. Then add the cooked mutton (along with the water). 
5. Add chili powder and rasam powder. Stir well.
6. Add salt. Note that salt has been already added while pressure cooking.
7. Cook with a closed lid till water evaporates and the correct consistency is obtained.
8. Finally before switching off the flame add ghee and give a final stir.