• 3 Tbsp raw papaya paste
• 150 g ghee
• 4 Tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 200 g brown onions
• 6 medium tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 Tbsp red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 kg mutton leg - boneless cubes
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3 black cardamom
• 3-4 cloves
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 green chillies
• 2 cups khatta dahi
• 1 cup milk
• 300 g basmati rice
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (zeera)
• Salt to taste

Rub raw papaya paste on mutton pieces and keep aside.

In a brass pot, add ghee and saute ginger-garlic paste. Add brown onions and saute for 1-2 minutes.

Then add tomatoes and all the powder spices. Mix well and add mutton.

Cook for 10-15 minutes till little dry.

Then add all the whole spices, whole green chillies and khatta dahi alongside.

Cook again for 10 minutes, then add 3 cups water and allow to steam for 30 minutes.

Remove lid and dry out excess water on high flame.

Now add milk and mix well.

Once meat is tender, dish is ready.

Steam rice with cumin seeds and salt.

Serve hot with mutton gosht.

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 1998 views