Mutton Koyla Karahi: A Smoky and Flavorful Delight

Mutton Koyla Karahi is a delectable Pakistani dish known for its rich flavors and unique smoky aroma. This dish features tender mutton pieces cooked in a spicy tomato-based gravy, enhanced by the distinct taste of coal-smoke infusion.

Ingredients:

1. 1 kg lamb or mutton, cut into pieces – 1 cup oil
2. 1 large onion, sliced
3. 4-5 large tomatoes, halved
4. 1 tablespoon ginger paste
5. 1 tablespoon garlic paste
6. 1 tablespoon chili paste
7. Salt, to taste
8. 1 teaspoon red chili powder
9. 1 teaspoon cumin powder
10. 1 teaspoon coriander powder
11. 1 teaspoon black pepper
12. 4-6 green chilies, for garnish
13. Ginger, julienned for garnish
14. Fresh coriander, chopped for garnish – 1-2 pieces of live charcoal

Instructions:

A] Prepare the Mutton:

1. Add meat, chopped onions, crushed ginger, garlic, green chillies and salt to a bowl. Add enough water to cover the meat.
2. Cover the coke and let the meat cook until it almost softens.
3. Remove the lid and cook on high heat until only 1/4 of the water remains.

B] Cook the Mutton:

1. Add half of the tomatoes and continue to cook until the tomato skin is loosened and peeled off easily.

2. Use spatula to crush tomatoes in the corner.
3. Mix chilli powder, black pepper, cumin powder and coriander powder well by adding it to coke.
4. Cook until the mixture gravy reaches consistency.
5. Add oil to the bowl and cook on high flame for an additional 3-4 minutes.

C] Infuse the Smoky Flavor:

Once the mutton is cooked, heat a piece of coal until it’s red. Place a small metal cup or a piece of aluminum foil on top of the mutton in the karahi. Place the hot coal in a bowl or on a sheet and add a teaspoon of ghee on it. Immediately cover the rug with a lid to trap the smoke. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes to add a smoky flavor to the mutton.

D] Finish and Serve:

Remove the coal and throw it away. Stir the mutton to divide the smoky flavor evenly. Decorate with fresh coriander leaves and ginger julien. Serve hot with naan, roti or boiled rice.

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