A Simple Guide to Cooking Yakhni Mutton: A Step-by-Step Recipe

Enjoy the rich flavor of Indian cuisine with Yakhni Mutton. This traditional dish is a favorite for its tender meat and creamy sauce. Follow this easy recipe to create it in your own kitchen. Dimple Kalani and Reena Singh Bhardwaj share their insights on making this delightful Yakhni Mutton.

Ingredients and Preperation

1 kg lamb or mutton, cut into chunks Whole spices (fennel seeds, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, black cardamom) Salt to taste 600 grams of curd (plain yogurt) Ghee (clarified butter) for frying fresh and dried mint leaves for garnish Oil or ghee for cooking

Preparation

Place the whole spices in the mutton and boil it with salt until the meat is tender. This process can take up to an hour and a half on a stovetop, or you can use a pressure cooker if desired. Simultaneously, prepare the curd by heating it in a separate pan. Cook the curd until it doesn’t reduce, stirring occasionally until it comes to a boil. Continue to simmer until most of the water evaporates. You can add a bit of ghee and fry the curd until it forms a creamy, bubbly texture. This is when you can see fat starting to appear on the sides. Once the meat is tender, strain and reserve the stock or let it cool down. Then combine the cooked meat, stock, and the fried curd in a pot, making sure everything is well mixed. Let it simmer for around half an hour to enhance the flavors. Caramelize onions until they turn golden and then add them to the creamy mixture under the simmering process. This step adds a unique sweetness to the dish and enhances its flavor even more. Garnish the yakhni with fresh and dried mint leaves for a fragrant and visually appealing finish. Serve the yakhni mutton over steamed rice for a hearty and flavorful meal.

Conclusion

This simple yet delicious recipe for Yakhni Mutton is a fantastic way to explore Indian mutton cooking. By following these straightforward steps, you can create a dish that will delight your family and friends. Dimple Kalani and Reena Singh Bhardwaj share their expertise to ensure you get the best results every time you try it. Give this recipe a try today and enjoy a taste of Indian culinary tradition.

Recipe Summary

Yakhni Mutton, also known as zooperi, is a traditional dish that involves simmering mutton with a variety of whole spices and curd to create a creamy, flavorful sauce. The dish requires patience but is well worth the effort. The result is a tender, succulent mutton that is perfect for entertaining.

Contributors

Dimple Kalani and Reena Singh Bhardwaj are passionate food enthusiasts and share their culinary knowledge to help others enjoy the rich flavors of Indian cuisine. Both authors have a deep appreciation for traditional recipes and are dedicated to preserving them for future generations.