Mutton Curry Chittinard

Ingredients
Mutton / Lamb / Goat - 1 kg
Shallots - 12
Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Tomatoes - 2
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
Required Salt
Water - 1 Cup
Chopped Coriander Leaves
Oil - 3 tbsp
Cinnamon(1 inch) -2
Fennel Seeds - 1/2 tsp
To Roast and Grind
Cinnamon Stick ( 1 inch) - 2
Cloves - 6
Star Anise - 1
Cardamom - 5
Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Peppercorns - 1 tsp
Dry Red Chillies - 5
Coriander Seeds - 1 1/2 tbsp
Coconut - 1/2 Cup

Directions
To make chettinad masala:Roast cinamon stick, Cloves,Star Anise,cardamom, fennel seeds, cumin seeds,pepper corns,dry red chilies, coriander seeds,Dessicated / Freshly grated coconut ,on a medium heat and grind it to a smooth powder.

In a pan heat some oil, temper it with cinnamon Sticks,Fennel seeds.To that add Shallots and saute well.Try to use shallots as it gives a unique taste to this mutton curry.You can also replace it with regular onions if you dont have shallots at home

Add Ginger garlic paste and Fry it until raw smell goes.

Add Chopped Tomatoes and saute until Mushy.
To that ,add Turmeric powder , freshly ground masala powder and saute for two more minutes.

Add the mutton pieces and stir it well with the masalas and transfer it to a pressure cooker.

Add required salt and water and Cook for 4 to 5 whistles on a medium heat or until the mutton is well cooked.

Once the pressure released completely,add some chopped Coriander leaves.

Tasty and Spicy Chettinad Mutton Curry is ready.Serve it with hot rice!!!!.Tastes Absolutely Delicioussss.