Mutton Dhansaak

Mutton cooked in the traditional Zoroastrian style.

Inrgedients

For the Dhansaak dal

Mutton (Skinned & washed) 450 gms.

Tuvar dal (washed & soaked for 30 min) 1½ cups

Finely chopped onions 1 no.

Finely chopped tomatoes 1 no.

Coriander leaves (finely chopped) ½ cup

Mint 5 leaves

Pumpkin 3" piece

Potatoes (peeled & quartered) 2 nos.

Turmeric powder 1 tsp. Salt 2 tsp.

For the Vaghar

Onions finely chopped 1 no.

Ginger/Garlic/Chili paste 2 tsp.

Garlic 4 cloves Hot jalapeno chilies 2 nos.

Dhansaak masala 2 tsp.

Dhanajeera masala 2 tsp.

Black pepper powder To taste Oil 2 tsp.

Salt To taste

Method

FOR DAL

1. Put enough water to cover the dal contents.

2. Put the above in pressure cooker and cook for 10 minutes. Open cooker and remove meat and potatoes.

3. Mash the dal with electric blender or by hand.

4. Put in a large pot and bring to a simmer.

FOR VAGHAR

1. Fry the onions in hot oil till brown. Lower heat and add the paste. Fry till aroma comes out.

2.Add the rest of the ingredients and fry for a minute on very slow heat. Immediately add this Vaghar to the simmering dal. Add water if needed. Taste and add salt/spices to your taste.

3. Add the meat and potatoes and simmer 5 more minutes.

4. Serve dhansaak with hot brown rice and kababs.