Flavorful Tender Mutton Handi

Flavorful Tender Mutton Handi is easily one of the simplest Pakistani or Indian dinner recipes. Just marinate, pressure-cook in a Instant Pot, and simmer—that’s the whole process! Its versatility is amazing, making it perfect as a party side dish or a comforting weeknight meal.

WHAT IS MUTTON HANDI?

Flavorful Tender Mutton Handi is a yogurt-and-onion based gravy wrapped in Mutton (goat meat) along with whole and powdered spices. This Indian/Pakistan recipe is mildly spiced.

This originated in North India and Pakistan region just like Charsi Karahi, and Tamatar Gosht. Mutton Handi is commonly found on restaurants on highway. This is one of the famous Pakistani/Indian main dish recipes.

TIPS

• It's best to marinate the Mutton Handi overnight (7-8 hours).
• You can substitute store-bought fried onion.

INGREDIENTS

• Mutton – Also known as goat meat.
• Yogurt – I used homemade yogurt, but store-bought works just as well.
• Onion & Oil – Fry the onion in oil until it turns brown.
• Whole Spices – These add depth to the flavor.
• Powdered Spices – They enhance the flavor, with red chili powder allowing you to adjust the spice level.
• Dried Kasuri Methi – Adds an extra layer of flavor.

HOW TO COOK MUTTON HANDI?

WHAT TO SERVE WITH AND PAIR WITH IT?

Serve with a fresh naan or chapati. Pair this recipe with Mutton Biryani and don't forget some dessert Kheer.

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Pakistani Mutton Handi

Pakistani Mutton Handi is one of the easiest recipes ever. Marinate, pressure, and cook that's literally it. 

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Marinating time7 hours hrs

Total Time7 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani

Diet: Halal

Keyword: mutton handi, pakistani mutton, pakistani mutton handi

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 20kcal

Author: Sarah Mirza

Equipment

• Instant Pot

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Ingredients

• 1 lbs goat meat mutton
• 1½ cup yogurt
• 5 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 2 green pepper roughly chopped
• ⅓ cup cilantro roughly chopped

Onion Mixture

• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion

Whole Spices

• 2 bay leaves
• 1 mace javitri
• 4 cloves
• 4 black peppercorns
• 4 green cardamoms

Powder Spices

• 1½ tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp coriander powder
• ¼ tsp garam masala powder
• 1½ tsp kosher salt

Garnish

• 1 tbsp dried kasuri methi
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

• Add oil in a fry pan on medium high heat and heat it up.
• Add onion, sauté it until it's brown.
• Add meat, onion mixture with oil, ginger garlic paste, all the whole spices, powder spices, green peppers, cilantro in Instant pot's pot.
• Mix well, and close it with the lid or wrap a foil on top.
• Marinate it 7-8 hours in refrigerator.
• Remove the lid or foil.
• Mix well, and select pressure, pressure it for 15 minutes or until the meat is done or tender.
• Let the steam vent and open the lid.
• Mix well, now let it cook open on sauté mode for 5 minutes.
• Turn off the Instant pot.
• Garnish with dried kasuri methi and heavy whipping cream.
• Serve it hot with a naan or a chapati, enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 26mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: -26mg