Champaran mutton is known by many names, some people call it ‘Ahuna mutton’, while some call it ‘Matka gosht’.
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Mutton curry is plentiful in India
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Juicy mutton pieces tossed in a pool of spices is a delicious dish in itself
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Champaran Mutton Curry is a delicious recipe from Eastern India
It would be safe to say that there is no dearth of mutton dishes in India. Whether you are in Uttar Pradesh, Bengal or Rajasthan, you are sure to find at least one scrumptious mutton dish that will make you stand up and take notice. From Bihar, it is Champaran Mutton that has attracted foodies since its inception. As you might have guessed, Champaran Mutton gets its name from the Champaran district of Bihar, which is also said to be its place of origin. Champaran mutton is known by many names, some people call it ‘Ahuna mutton’, while some call it ‘Matka gosht’. This dish is also known as ‘Champaran Mutton Handi’. It is traditionally cooked in earthen pots pot On style. In other words, mutton is placed in potWhich is then covered on top and sealed with wheat flour to prevent steam from escaping. Mutton is then mixed with spices and cooked on low flame. The steam inside makes the mutton firm and shapely!
Smoky mutton preparation is paired with roti or rice. It is one of the many popular one-pot dishes from Bihar. The rustic charm of the dish arises from the rich use of onions and spices like ginger, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves, garam masala and red chili powder.
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Another major feature of Champaran Mutton is the use of mustard oil. It is recommended that you use only strong and spicy mustard oil to make this mutton for best taste. In both Bihari and Bengali preparations, the use of mustard oil gives a unique richness to the dish.
In this recipe of Champaran Mutton, you will have to use about half the mustard oil for marinating the mutton and the remaining part for cooking. Try using your hands to marinate the mutton, make sure you wash them first. Mutton generally requires more oil to cook, it also takes more time to cook, so when you are cooking mutton, make sure you are not too impatient, and cook until the mutton becomes soft. Trust us, it will be absolutely worth it.
Here is the step-by-step recipe of Champaran Mutton.
Try making this at home and let us know how you like it.
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