Champaran/Ahuna Mutton

Name: Champaran/Ahuna Mutton
Total time: 18000 s
Yield: 6-7 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg Mutton bone-in; 750 gm thinly sliced Onions; 2 crushed Garlic cloves; 4-5 tbsp Ginger Garlic Green Chilli paste; 1 tbsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tbsp Deghi Mirch; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli powder; 150 gm Curd; 1/2 cup Mustard oil; 1 tsp Fennel powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala; 10 Black Peppercorns; 6-7 Cloves; 2 inch Cinnamon stick; 1-2 Bay Leaves; 4-5 Stone flowers; 1 nos Mace; 2 tsp Salt or to taste; as needed Wheat dough to seal; 3-4 tbsp chopped Coriander Leaves

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Champaran or Ahuna meat (handi meat) is a dish with it's root from Champaran, a district in the State of Bihar. Meat is marinated in a mix of Mustard oil, Garlic, Onions, Ghee and a paste of spices. It is then slow cooked on fire in a clay pot rendering it that succulent, juicy texture that is so very much evident in the dish. Champaran Mutton is therefore a great option for meat lovers on any day. It is perfect for get togethers and close knit family reunions. Ahuna means handi or a clay pot.
Eid ul Adha was a perfect time to whip up this beautiful looking meat dish. It is believed that this dish originated in a village named Ghorasahan situated near the Indo-Nepal border in Purbi (east) Champaran. It is also famous for the first Satyagraha movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi.
This rich and robust Curry hailing from East India is a hit across the Country and the Seasons too. The mouth of the handi or Ahuna is sealed with dough while cooking on charcoal.
Let's begin with the recipe straight away. Let's get started.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

1.5 hours

6-7 servings

1 kgMutton bone-in
750 gmthinly sliced Onions
2crushed Garlic cloves
4-5 tbspGinger Garlic Green Chilli paste
1 tbspCoriander powder
1 tspCumin powder
1 tbspDeghi Mirch
1 tbspKashmiri Red Chilli powder
150 gmCurd
1/2 cupMustard oil
1 tspFennel powder
1 tspGaram Masala
WHOLE SPICES OR KHADE MASALE -
10Black Peppercorns
6-7Cloves
2 inchCinnamon stick
1-2Bay Leaves
4-5Stone flowers
1nos Mace
2 tspSalt or to taste
as neededWheat dough to seal
3-4 tbspchopped Coriander Leaves

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Steps

1.5 hours

1

Marinate the mutton bone-in with all the ingredients as mentioned. This is the beauty of this dish. After the marination it is added to a clay pot. Set it aside for an hour. Don't forget to reserve some oil for later use.
2

Add the remaining oil. Now add the marinated mutton. Close the lid with the dough. Cook on fire until done. Cook on a low to medium high heat until the meat is tender and juicy.
3

It takes around 45-50 minutes. Remove the dough and check for the mutton to be tender and cooked well. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
4

Serve this super delicious meaty dish piping hot alongside Rotis, Phulkas, Parathas, Naans. Or even Cumin Rice or any Pulao of your choice. I served it with steaming hot plate of simple boiled Rice and some Salad. Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on June 22, 2024 23:52

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.