Methi Mutton

Ingredients

 * ½ kg mutton chops
 * 1 cup yogurt, well beaten
 * ¾ cup coriander leaves, finely chopped
 * ½ cup fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves, finely chopped
 * 2 potatoes, cubed
 * 1 tomato, cubed
 * 8 peppercorns
 * 4 Kashmiri chilies
 * 3 – 4 green chilies
 * 3 cloves
 * 2 cardamoms
 * 2 sprigs mint leaves
 * 2.5 cm cinnamon stick
 * 5 tsp coriander seeds
 * 1 tsp cumin seeds
 * 1 tsp poppy seeds
 * 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
 * 1 tsp dried methi (fenugreek) leaves, crushed
 * salt to taste
 * ghee (or butter) for frying

Directions

 * 1) Roast peppercorns, cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon stick, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chilies and blend them to a fine powder.
 * 2) Fry green chilies and onions with a little ghee and blend them along with half cup of coriander leaves, mint leaves and powdered spices, to a fine paste.
 * 3) Heat ghee in a pan.
 * 4) Add mutton pieces and fry for a minute.
 * 5) Add fenugreek leaves, salt and fry for three minutes.
 * 6) Pour the ground masala paste over the chops and fry for five minutes, adding just half a cup of water.
 * 7) Add yogurt and mix well.
 * 8) Just before covering the pan, add the tomato and potato pieces.
 * 9) Cook till mutton is done.
 * 10) Uncover the pan and add dry fenugreek leaves.
 * 11) Simmer for few minutes.
 * 12) Garnish with remaining coriander leaves and serve hot.