Mangalore Style Mutton Curry

Ingredients:

1lb -Mutton

2 Tomatoes -diced

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

1/4 Cup- Tamarind juice from little tamarind

1 Cup -Water

Salt to taste

To roast and grind

1 -Big onion finely sliced

1Tbsp-Poppy seed

1 Tsp - Cumin seeds

1 Tbsp- coriander powder

5 to 6 - Dry  Redd chillies

2 Pieces- Cinnamon

4- Cloves

1 cup - Fresh grated coconut

1inch piece - Ginger

6 flakes -Garlic

Method :

1) Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and roast poppy seed ,cumiin seeds,coriander, chilly, cinnamon, cloves and coconut to a light brown colour on low heat.Transfer to a blender and powder.
2)Add ginger ,garlic,onion to the pan .Add little more oil and fry to a light brown colour .Grind to a fine paste with little water .

3) Heat oil in a pressure cooker , add meat and tomato into it. Fry meat till slightly browned.Add masala paste,turmeric, tamarind water,and salt to taste. Add a cup of water to get a thick gravy consistency.

4) Pressure cook the meat .After the third whistle ,  cook on  low heat for another 10minutes.

5) Serve with rice or roti.