Mutton Keema Masala

Ingredients:

1. Minced lamb- 1 1/2 lbs
2. Large onion- 1 (finely chopped)
3. Tomatoes- 2 (finely chopped)
4. Green chilies- 2 (finely chopped)
5. Grated ginger- 1/2 inch piece
6. Crushed Garlic- 3 cloves
7. Red chili powder- 1/2 tsp
8. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
9. Coriander powder- 1 tsp
10. Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
11. Garam masala powder- 3/4 tsp
12. Cinnamon- 1 stick
13. Bay leaves- 2
14. Cloves- 2
15. Green cardamoms- 2
16. Salt to taste
17. Oil- 1/3 cup
18. Chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves

Method:

1. Boil the minced lamb with 1 clove of crushed garlic and bay leaves in 2 cups of water for 5-10 minutes. 
2. Drain the water.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cinnamon, cardamoms and cloves for a minute and add the onions and fry until golden brown. 
4. Add ginger-garlic and green chilies and fry for couple of minutes. 
5. Add the boiled meat and saute for 5 minutes. 
6. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder,
7. coriander powder and half of the garam masala powder and stir-fry for 5 minutes. 
8. Add the tomatoes and salt. 
9. Mix well. 
10. When the moisture in the tomato is fully absorbed, then stir-fry for 2 minutes. 
11. Add 2 cups of water and cook until the meat is tender. 
12. Add the remaining garam masala powder and stir fry for 5 more minutes. 
13. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. 
14. Serve hot. 

To make it even spicier add 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper and 1 tbsp fresh cream and mix well.

Kadhai Paneer

Ingredients:

1. 800 gms paneer, cut into cubes
2. 2-3 onions, chopped
3. 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
4. 1 tsp coriander seeds, roasted & pounded
5. 1 tsp black pepper
6. 1 tsp red chili powder
7. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
8. 1 1/2 cups tomato puree
9. 1 cup green, yellow & red capsicums, chopped
10. 3/4 tsp cumin powder
11. 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
12. A pinch of each mace powder, clove powder, black cumin powder & fenugreek seeds
13. 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
14. 3 tbsp ghee or butter

Preparation time: 45-50 minutes

Method:

1. Heat ghee in a pan, add chopped onions and saute until brown.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and stir-fry till the moisture evaporates.

3. Also add red chili powder, coriander seeds, black pepper powder, turmeric and stir-fry until they change color.

4. Then add tomato puree, salt, paneer cubes, capsicum and fry until the paneer is light brown.

5. Sprinkle the cumin, cardamom, mace, clove, black cumin powders, fenugreek seeds and cook until the paneer is cooked. Remove and adjust the seasoning.

6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with parathas or any pulao.

Serves 4.