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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Let's Make Mutton Handi!!!
Pakistani Mutton Handi
Equipment
- Instant Pot
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!
Kiran says
For step 8, is it natural release or a manual release after few minutes?
Sarah Mirza says
That means vent the steam out right away.
please let me know if you any other questions I'd be happy to answer. 🙂