🌶️🌿 Simple but authentic Srilankan Mutton Curry

Ingredients:

• 500g mutton (cut into bite-sized pieces) 🐑
• 1 large onion (sliced) 🧅
• 4 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
• 1 inch ginger (minced) 🌱
• 1-2 green chilies (sliced) 🌶️
• 2 tomatoes (chopped) 🍅
• 2 tbsp oil (preferably coconut oil) 🥥
• 1 tsp black mustard seeds 🌰
• 1 stick cinnamon 🌿
• 4-5 curry leaves 🍃
• 1 tsp turmeric powder ✨
• 2 tbsp BIG BANG! Spices Sri Lankan Roasted Curry Powder 🍛
• 1 tsp chili powder 🌶️
• 1 tsp cumin powder 🌾
• 1 tsp fennel seeds 🌾
• 200 ml coconut milk 🥥
• Salt to taste 🧂
• Juice of half a lime 🍋

Optional:

• Fresh coriander for garnish 🌿

Instructions:

1. Prepare the mutton: Wash and drain the mutton pieces thoroughly. Set aside. 🧼🐑

2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat the oil in a large pot. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Add the cinnamon stick and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds. 🔥🍃

3. Cook the onion and spices: Add the sliced onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Add turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin powder, and fennel seeds. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant. 🍲✨🌶️

4. Add tomatoes: Toss in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down and form a thick paste. 🍅👩‍🍳

5. Add the mutton: Add the mutton pieces to the pot. Stir them to coat with the spices and onions. Let it cook for 10-12 minutes, allowing the mutton to brown and absorb the flavors. 🐑🍲

6. Simmer with coconut milk: Pour in the coconut milk and 200 ml of water. Stir well, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Let the curry simmer for about 45-60 minutes until the mutton is tender. Stir occasionally, adding more water if needed. 🥥🔥⏳

7. Adjust seasoning: Once the mutton is cooked through, add salt to taste. Stir in the lime juice to balance the richness of the coconut milk. 🧂🍋

8. Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves if desired. Serve hot with rice, roti, or Sri Lankan string hoppers. 🍚🍛

Enjoy your truly georgeous Sri Lankan mutton curry, enhanced with BIG BANG! Spices Sri Lankan Roasted Curry Powder for an authentic kick! 🌶️🌿