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Mutton Karahi served and ready to eat

Mutton Karahi

Tender mutton cooked fast in a wok with tomatoes, ginger and green chillies — bold, fresh and unmistakably Pakistani.

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15 minPrep
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1 hr 15 minCook
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4Serves
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MediumLevel
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Ingredients

  • 800g mutton, on the bone
  • 5 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 4 green chillies
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 5 tbsp oil
  • Ginger strips and coriander to finish
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and add the mutton; brown for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in 1 cup water, cover and cook on low for 45 minutes until tender.
  4. Add the tomatoes and ground spices; cook uncovered until the tomatoes break down and the oil rises.
  5. Finish with green chillies, ginger strips, garam masala and coriander.
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Tara’s tips

  • Cook the meat tender first, then build the karahi flavours on top.
  • High heat at the end keeps it bright.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve with naan and salad.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 3 days; freezes well.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Pressure cooker?

Yes — 25 minutes for the mutton, then finish in a pan.

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