Mutton n Chayote Kurma / Mutton n Chow chow Kurma - Pressure cooker Method

 Ingredients :

• 1/2 Kg Mutton, chopped into pieces
• 1 Chayote / Chow Chow, peeled and chopped into cubes
• 2 Cups Onions, Finely chopped
• 1 Cup Tomatoes, Finely chopped
• 2 - 3 Green chillies, sliced
• 1 Tbsp Ginger - Garlic Paste
• 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Chilli - Coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 Cup Coconut paste
• 2 Tbsp Oil
• 2 Bay leaf
• 2 Star Anise
• 1 Elachi
• 1 inch Cinnamon stick, crushed
• Curry leaves for garnishing

Method :

• Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the masala items ( Bay leaf, Elachi, cinnamon and star anise ).
• Add the chopped onions, saute for a minute and add the ginger - garlic paste.
• Fry them for a minute or till the raw smell goes off.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and green chillies,saute well for couple of minutes.
• Add the turmeric powder, salt and chilli - coriander powder.
• Mix well, add the chopped chayote and mutton pieces.
• Add water, mix well and close the lid.
• Wait for a whistle, simmer the flame for 20 minutes and switch off.
• Once the pressure released completely, open and add the coconut paste to kurma.
• Cook for another couple of minutes.
• Switch off the flame and garnish with curry leaves.

Serve with hot rice..... And this goes well with Indian breads and with hot n soft Idlis / Dosas.....

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