Mutton Dalcha

Ingredients:

Mutton-1/2lb

Toor Dal-1/2cup

Channa dal-1/2cup

Almonds-2tbsp

Cashewnuts-2tbsp

Ginger garlic paste-1tsp

Turmeric powder-1/2tsp

Chilli powder-1tbsp

Salt to taste

Oil-4tbsp

Fennel seeds-1/4tsp

Coriander seeds-1tsp

Pepper-1tsp

Cumin seeds-1tsp

Cinnamon-1small stick

Cardamom-3

Cloves-3

Onions-1cup (chopped)

Coconut milk-1/2cup

Curry leaves-4

Green chillis-3 sliced

Tamarind paste-1tbsp

Method:Clean & wash the meat & keep aside.
Soak the cashews and almonds in water for 4hours, & grind it into a smooth paste.
Powder coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds & pepper, set aside.
Wash and soak all the dals in plenty of water for at least half an hour.
Heat oil in a pan; add curry leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Stir once & add the onions & green chillis
Fry until the onions begins to brown, add ginger garlic paste sauté for 1mt then add chilli powder, turmeric & the mutton mix well, now add the soaked dals, coconut milk, ground masala powder & salt. Cover & cook till the meat & the dals are well cooked.
Add the cashew almond paste, & tamarind paste, mix & simmer & cook uncovered for 10mts.

Chops Fry

Ingredients:Goat chops-1lb, Salt to taste, Oil-3tbsp,Curry leaves-1spring
Ginger garlic paste-1tbsp, Onions-1/2cup chopped
Cinnamon –1small piece, Cardamom-2,Cloves-2, Cilantro

Grind to paste: Pepper-2tbsp, Green chillis-5nos, Coconut- 1tbsp grated

Method: Clean & wash chops & keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan & add cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves & curry leaves.
Once they splutter add onions & fry till they turn golden brown.
Add ginger garlic paste & ground masala sauté for 2mts.
Now add chops, salt & little water, cover & cook till the chops are tender.
Fry uncovered on medium heat until the gravy clings to the meat.Garnish with cilantro