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Mutton Handi in a bowl then cilantro on the side.
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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
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 25 minutes
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

Ingredients

Onion Mixture

  • cup olive oil
  • 1 medium onion

Whole Spices

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

Powder Spices

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