Mutton Mandi

 Ingredients

For the Mutton:

• Mutton Leg
• Black pepper powder – 3 tsp
• Salt – to taste

For the Rice:

• Basmati rice – 2-3 kgs
• Ghee or oil – 1 cup
• Onion – 3-4 large (sliced)
• Black peppercorns – 2 tablespoons
• Cumin seeds – 4 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Water – as required

For Yakhni:

• Coriander seeds 2 tablespoons
• Bay leaves – 4
• Cinnamon stick – 3-5
• Cloves – 10
• Cardamom pods – 4-5
• Cumin seeds – 2 tablespoons
• Black pepper powder – 1 tsp
• Garam masala powder – 2-3 tablespoons
• Onion Large 2
• Garlic bulbs 3
• Ginger 4-5 inches

For the Smoke Infusion:

• Charcoal – 1 small piece
• Ghee – 1 tsp

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Mutton

1. In a large pot, add mutton, black pepper powder, and salt. Marinate for 4 to 5 hours.
2. Add 6-7 cups of water and all yakhni ingredients and cook in a steamer on medium heat until the mutton becomes tender (approximately 3-4 hours).
3. Once the mutton is tender, remove it from the stock and set it aside. Strain the stock and keep it for cooking rice.

Step 2: Prepare the Rice

1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat ghee or oil. Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
2. Add black peppercorns, and cumin seeds. Sauté until aromatic.
3. Measure the reserved mutton stock (adjust with water). And boil.
4. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. When water evaporates add smoke to the dish.
5. Heat a small piece of charcoal until red hot. Place it in a small bowl or piece of foil and place it on top of the rice. Drizzle 1 tsp of ghee over the charcoal and immediately cover.
6. Cover and cook the rice on low heat until fully cooked and fluffy. Set aside.

Step 3: Roast the Mutton

1. Rub the cooked mutton pieces generously with the oil.
2. Preheat oven put the mutton pieces until golden and slightly crispy.
3. Heat a small piece of charcoal until red hot. Place it in a small bowl or piece of foil and place it on top of the mutton. Drizzle 1 tsp of ghee over the charcoal and immediately cover.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

1. Remove the charcoal bowl. Gently mix the rice and serve them layered.
2. Serve hot with a side of yogurt, salad, or spicy chutney.