Vegetarian Mutton Mysore

3rd April 2015

Vegetarian Mutton Mysore

Ingredients:

1 star anise

1 inch stick cinnamon

1 mid size bay leaf

1 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp fenugreek seeds

2 tbs red chilli powder

1 tsp tumeric

1 tsp fennel powder

1 tsp cumin powder

Salt to taste

2 med or 1 large red onion diced

1 red chilli sliced diagonally

1 tomato diced

2 tbs tomato sauce

2 tbs ginger garlic paste

1 stalk curry leaves

4 tbs ghee (clarified butter)

1 open fist cashew nuts

500g vegetarian (mushroom based) mock mutton

 

Method:

1. Heat ghee and add star anise, cinnamon and bay leaf and sauté till fragrant on medium heat. 

2. Add fennel, cumin, fenugreek seeds and sauté till a seeds stop bubbling on the side. 

3. Add ginger garlic paste and onions and fry till golden brown. 

4. Add curry leaves, tomato and tomato sauce. Fry until juices separate. 

5. Add all spice powders and fry till oil separates.

6. Add defrosted mock meat and cook on low flame. Add salt to taste.

7. Add a few drops of hot water to get the mixture manageable; stir occasionally. 

8. Spice mix will become very fragrant towards the end. Before removing from heat, make a well in the pan, add a little ghee and roast the cashews. Mix evenly and remove from heat.

* Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or bread.

Bon appétit.. 🙏