Bakrid 2022: 5 mutton recipes for Bakrid celebration

Bakrid or Eid-Al-Adah is the festival of sacrifice celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The festival is incomplete without a delicious spread of traditional mutton dishes. For a change, we have got some really interesting mutton recipes for everyone to come together and celebrate their love for meat. If you’re wondering what to cook to make your Bakrid menu absolutely delicious, here are 5 mutton recipes we’ve put together for you! (Image: istock)

In a mixing bowl, add 500 gms mutton keema, 2 tbsp raw papaya paste, 1 tbsp onion paste, 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste. 1 tsp cardamom powder, , 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp chilli powder, 2 tbsp chana powder, 21/2 tsp garam masala, 2 tbsp oil, and salt to taste. Mix all the ingredients well and allow it to refrigerate for 40 minutes. Make medium-sized tikkis out of the mixture and fry them on a non-stick pan in ghee. Serve hot. (Image: istock)

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Marinate 500 gms of mutton using 1 tbsp salt and2 tsp ginger garlic paste. Allow it to rest for 20-30 minutes. Next, shallow fry it in coconut oil and set it aside. In the same pan, fry 1/2 cup grated coconut and 1 onion and set aside. Meanwhile, dry roast 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, 3 cardamom, 2 star anise, and 1 tbsp cumin seeds in another pan and blend them together with the coconut and onion mixture along with 1inch ginger, and 5-7 garlic cloves to a smooth paste. In the same pan, add some more oil, and 1 chopped onion. Cook it for 2 minutes, and then add the paste and mutton piece. Adjust salt and cook till the meat is cooked well. Serve hot with roti, rice, or dosa. (Image: istock)

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, and then add 1 bay leaf, 2 green cardamom, 1 tsp cumin seeds, and 2 cloves. Let them release the aroma. Next, add 2 chopped onions and cook till they turn golden brown. Add 4 garlic cloves, 2 tsp ginger, and 1 tbsp butter. Sauté well. To this, add 2 green chilli and 1/2 cup chopped capsicum. Cook for 3 mins, and then add 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp asafoetida and salt to taste. Cook for 5 minutes. Now, add 250 gms mutton mince and cook for another 5 mins. Next, add 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on a medium flame. Garnish with coriander leaves, and serve. (Image: istock)

Dry roast 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp cumin, and 3 cloves in a pan and grind them into a fine powder. In the same pan, add 2 tbsp and sauté one chopped onion. Meanwhile, pound 4-6 cloves of garlic, 2 tsp ginger, and 2 green chillies, and add it to the onion. Add salt to taste and the fine masala powder. Sauté it all together and add water to mix well. To this, add 500 gms minced mutton, 1 tbsp garam masala, and salt to taste. Sauté well for 10-12 minutes. Now add 2 boiled potatoes, 2 tbsp flour, 4 tbsp bread crumbs Mix well and shape them into cutlets. Refrigerate for 20 mins, and then shallow fry using refined oil or ghee. Serve hot. (Image: istock)

Add 2 tbsp oil, 2 bay leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cardamom, and cloves to a kadhai and heat for 30 seconds. Add 2 medium onions and 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste to it. Sauté until the colour changes. Add 250 gms mutton pieces, salt and 1 tsp turmeric powder. Mix well. Add 4 tbsp cashew and poppy seeds paste,1 tbsp red chilli powder, 1 tbsp garam masala, 1 tbsp mutton masala, and 1 tsp coriander powder. Mix well and cook for 10-15 minutes. Add water and cook for another 5 minutes or till the curry thickens. Garnish with coriander leaves and cover the lid for 2mins. Serve hot with steamed rice. (Image: istock)

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