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Laal Mass – Rajasthan Red Meat Curry

Kankana Saxena
Laal meaning Red and Maas meaning Meat, the name
literary translates to Red Meat is a very famous dish from the state of Rajasthan. The color is fiery red and the taste is extremely unique which comes from the usage of Mathania chili. This particular chili is difficult to source and a good substitute is Kashmiri red chili. The Kashmiri red chili is not hot but
gives a rich red hue to the dish. Laal Mass is a rich curry filled with earthy flavors that can warm you inside out.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 0 Serves 6
Calories 1265 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 7 Kashmiri red chili (as a substitute of Mathania Chili)
  • 4 garlic cloves (grated)
  • 1 inch fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • few cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 6 green cardamoms
  • 1 black cardamoms
  • 2 mace
  • 2 tablespoon ghee
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 2 lb mutton
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder

Instructions
 

  • Soak the red chili in warm water for 20 minutes, and then blend it to a smooth paste.
  • Place a heavy bottom pan at medium heat and to that pour the ghee. Then add the whole spices and let it sizzle for few seconds.
  • Scatter the onion, garlic and ginger along with 1-teaspoon salt and the sugar. Sauté it around until the onion softens. Add the mutton
    along with cumin and coriander powder. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Drop the chili paste and mix it around. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes or until you see the oil separates.           
  • Pour enough water to submerge the mutton. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring it boil at high heat.
  • Then bring the heat to medium, cover the pan and let it simmer for 1 and ½ hour.
  • The meat should have softened, sprinkle the garam masala, freshly squeezed lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes. Also check for salt at this time and add any if needed.
  • Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1265kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 86gFat: 82gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 36gCholesterol: 292mgSodium: 3448mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g
Keyword goat curry, Indian meat curry, Mutton Curry, rajasthan goat curry