Recipe

Authentic Parsi Sali Boti V2 with Warm Fresh Brun Maska

A delightful Parsi specialty featuring tender mutton cooked in a tangy, sweet-spiced tomato gravy. Topped with a mountain of crisp, golden potato matchsticks, it offers a harmonious blend of textures.

80min Total Time
4 Servings
Parsi Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and sauté the sliced onions until golden brown.
2
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw aroma disappears.
3
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and cumin-coriander powder, stirring well for a minute.
4
Toss in the mutton pieces and sear them on medium-high heat until well browned on all sides.
5
Pour in the tomato puree, season with salt, and mix thoroughly.
6
Cover and cook on low heat until the mutton is tender and the oil separates from the masala.
7
Stir in the grated jaggery and malt vinegar to achieve the signature sweet-and-tangy balance.
8
Simmer for another 5 minutes until the gravy thickens nicely.
9
Garnish generously with crisp potato matchsticks (sali) just before serving.
10
Serve hot alongside fresh brun maska bread.
Ingredients
500g mutton, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 large onions, finely sliced
3 ripe tomatoes, pureed
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin-coriander powder
2 tbsp jaggery, grated
2 tbsp malt vinegar
3 tbsp ghee
Salt to taste
2 cups potato matchsticks (sali)
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Warm fresh brun maska for serving
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