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flavorful slow cooked mutton dish

Rajasthani Laal Maas: Royal Mutton

Experience the bold flavors of royal Rajasthan with this authentic Laal Maas recipe. This vibrant red mutton curry combines tender bone-in meat with aromatic spices and fiery Kashmiri chilies for a dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to bring some regal flair to your dinner table.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Curry
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 285kcal

Equipment

Chef's Knife
Chopping Board
Mixing Bowl
Dutch Oven

Ingredients

For Marinade:

  • 500 g mutton bone-in, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp salt

For Main Curry:

  • 10 Kashmiri dry chilies soaked in warm water
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups water as needed

Optional:

  • 2 medium onions sliced
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Instructions

  • Marinate the mutton pieces with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
  • Soak Kashmiri dry chilies in warm water for 15 minutes, then grind into a smooth paste.
  • Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add marinated mutton along with marinade and sear for 8-10 minutes until meat changes color.
  • Add the red chili paste, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add enough water to cover the meat, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 45-60 minutes until meat is tender.
  • Check seasoning and adjust salt. Cook uncovered for final 10 minutes to achieve desired consistency.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with bajra roti or rice.

Notes

Mathania chilies are traditional, but Kashmiri chilies work excellently for color and mild heat
Bone-in mutton is essential for authentic flavor and rich gravy
The dish tastes better the next day as flavors develop overnight
Adjust water quantity based on desired gravy consistency
For extra richness, finish with a dollop of ghee before serving
Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g