Mutton Dhansak

#reststyle - This is a signature dish of the Parsi cuisine and a very popular one in any Parsi restaurants. Very spicy and tangy, no menu is complete without this delicacy where the mutton is cooked in a combination of two or more lentils and eggplants. Cubed red pumpkin, if preferred can also be added. It can be had both with Parsi biryani or flat bread.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Pressure cook the lentils, eggplants, turmeric powder and mint leaves in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes on low flame after the first whistle.
- 2
Whisk the lentils. Add the boiled mutton and salt and keep aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a pan and saute the onions till light brown.
- 4
Add the tomatoes and continue to fry till it is mashed.
- 5
Add the ginger-garlic paste and all the remaining powdered spices mixed with a little water. Saute till the oil separates.
- 6
Add the boiled dal and tamarind paste mixed with 1/4 cup water. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes on low flame. Keep stirring at intervals. Adjust water according to the consistency desired. This dish calls for a semi thick gravy.
- 7
Serve, garnished with onion rings and mint leaves.
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