mutton pickle

Mutton pickle is a spicy and flavorful condiment made with tender pieces of mutton (goat meat) cooked with a variety of spices and preserved in oil. Here's a basic recipe for making mutton pickle:

Ingredients:

- 500g boneless mutton (goat meat), cut into small pieces

- 1/4 cup vinegar

- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste

- 3 tablespoons red chili powder

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

- 10-12 curry leaves

- 4-5 dry red chilies

- 1/4 cup sesame oil or vegetable oil

- Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Clean the mutton pieces thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.

2. In a bowl, mix together vinegar, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to form a marinade.

3. Marinate the mutton pieces in the marinade for about 1-2 hours, ensuring that each piece is well coated.

4. Heat oil in a large pan or pressure cooker over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds. Let them splutter.

5. Add curry leaves and dry red chilies to the pan. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

6. Add the marinated mutton pieces to the pan and cook over medium heat until the mutton is browned on all sides, about 10-15 minutes.

7. If using a pressure cooker, add a little water (about 1/4 cup) to the mutton, cover with a lid, and cook for about 2-3 whistles or until the mutton is tender.

8. Once the mutton is cooked, remove the pan from heat and let it cool slightly.

9. Transfer the cooked mutton along with the spices and oil to clean, sterilized glass jars.

10. Allow the mutton pickle to cool completely before sealing the jars.

11. Store the mutton pickle in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The flavors will continue to develop over time.

12. Serve the mutton pickle as a condiment with rice, roti, or bread. Enjoy the spicy and tangy flavors!

Note: Adjust the amount of red chili powder according to your spice preference. You can also add other spices like fenugreek powder or mustard powder for additional flavor.