Recipe for Mutton coconut curry or masa ajadina

This mutton curry from Karnataka combines coconut and tamarind for a delicious base.

INGREDIENTS|

1 kg mutton with bones

200 gms grated coconut

6 tbsp (125ml) tamarind, seedless

2 tbsp garlic flakes

1 tbsp cumin seeds

2 onions, chopped

90 gm butter

500 ml (2 cups) water

Salt to taste

Garnish

2 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)

400 gms onions, chopped

Lamb masala

3 whole red chillies

2 tbsp ghee

1 tbsp garlic, grated

1 tsp turmeric powder

Spices:

1 tbsp coriander seeds

1 tbsp cumin seeds

1 tsp fenugreek seeds

1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)

1 tbsp black peppercorn whole

METHOD|

1. Make the lamb masala. Stir-fry the whole red chillies with all the spices in ghee until they crackle (about 2-3 minutes). Grind in a blender or food processor. Add the garlic and turmeric powder and grind to a fine paste or masala. Remove and set aside in an airtight