Mutton Green Masala Chops

 

What you need:

• 500 gms mutton

• 2 tbsp ghee

For masala:

• 4 green chillies 

• 1” ginger

• 5 seeds garlic (peeled)

• 1 small onion

• 10 pepper corns

• 1” cinnamon 

• 2 cardamoms 

• 2 cloves

• 1 bunch coriander leaves

Method:

• Combine all the masala ingredients and grind to form a fine paste. Cut the mutton in large pieces and clean it. Squeeze out all the excess water.

• Heat ghee in a pressure pan. Add the masala and fry on low frame for 10 to 15 minutes, till the ghee separates. Add the meat and fry for five minutes or till it is dry. Add salt. Add just 3 tablespoon of water and cook till it’s done.

Bhindi/Ladyfingers Sambhar

 

This sambhar is just perfect for an afternoon meal on a rainy day. Made with easily available ingredients, this dish is delicious and easy to prepare!

What you need:

• 12 ladyfingers (chopped to 1 & 1/2 inches pieces)

• 1 tsp urad dal

• 3 red long chillies 

• 1/2 cup coconut 

• 1 tsp tamarind paste

• 1 tsp jaggery

• Salt to taste

For seasoning:

• 1 tbsp oil

• 1/2 tsp mustard

• Few curry leaves 

Method:

• Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a pan. Fry the urad dal and red chillies till they give out an aroma. Grind finely along with coconut to form a fine paste. 

• Meanwhile in 2 cups of water, add the chopped ladyfingers, tamarind paste, jaggery and salt. Cook the vegetables until it turns soft.

• Take a pan and heat the remaining oil. Add mustard and curry leaves. Add the masala paste. Stir for 2-3 minutes. Pour it over the cooked vegetable mixture. Check the salt. Mix well.

• Serve hot with rice and pickle.