Lamb Korma / Lamb Stew / மட்டன் குருமா

Its been long that I have made this dish . My mom used to prepare this very often . I had few pieces of lamb in my freezer , so I made this dish in my moms style . We also call this as green Korma . This stew  could be made with either Lamb or Goat pieces . Now off to the recipe.

Lamb Korma / Mutton Kurma / மட்டன் குருமா

Ingredients:

• Lamb or Goat pieces - 250 gms
• Onion - 1 no , diced
• Tomato - 1 no , Chopped
• Oil - 2 tsp
• Star Aniseed - 1 no
• Cloves - 2 no
• Cinnamon stock - 1 no
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - To taste

To Grind:

• Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
• Ginger - 2 ' piece
• Garlic pods - 6 pods
• Green chilli - 4 no
• Curd - 1 tbsp
• Mint Powder - 1 tsp ( It can be substituted with few mint leaves )
• Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp

Mutton Korma  / மட்டன் குருமா

Method:

In a mixer add the contents under To Grind column  ( coconut , chilli , ginger , Garlic , mint , yogurt , fennel ) and grind them in to a paste by adding little water . Set aside .

Heat oil in a pressure cooker . Add the cloves , aniseed , cinnamon stick , cumin seeds and fry for few seconds .

Add the onions and cook till they become translucent . Now add the tomatoes and cook till they become soft .

Add the Cleaned Lamb pieces and fry for few minutes .

Add the ground paste , Turmeric powder , salt , some water and bring the contents to a boil .

Cover with the lid and pressure cook for 15 minutes or till the lamb pieces become tender .

Serve this stew with Appam , Idly , Parotta , Dosa .