Bihari Bamboo Shoot Mutton Curry
An authentic Bihari delicacy featuring tender mutton slow-cooked with earthy fermented bamboo shoots and whole spices. This rustic preparation offers a uniquely smoky and tangy aroma that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice.
85min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or pressure cooker until it smokes slightly, then let it cool down a bit.
2
Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, and dry red chillies to the oil, allowing them to splutter.
3
Add the sliced onions and sauté on medium heat until they turn golden brown.
4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
5
Add the mutton pieces and sear them well on high heat for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
6
Lower the heat and add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
7
Add the sliced bamboo shoots to the mutton mixture and sauté for another 5 minutes.
8
Pour in the warm water, cover with a lid or pressure cook for 4-5 whistles until the mutton is tender.
9
Sprinkle garam masala powder, mix well, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken the gravy.
10
Serve hot with steamed rice or traditional whole wheat roti.
Ingredients
500g mutton (goat meat), cut into pieces
1 cup tender bamboo shoot pieces (sliced)
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 dry red chillies
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
3 tablespoons mustard oil
Salt to taste
2 cups warm water
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.