Mutton Mandi
Indulge in the aromatic flavors of Mutton Mandi, a traditional Middle Eastern dish featuring tender mutton marinated in spices and slow-cooked to perfection in a homemade tandoor oven.
Ingredients
- 10 kg mutton cut into approximately 250g pieces
- 4 kg Rice
- 15 teaspoons red chili powder
- 15 teaspoons coriander powder
- 6 teaspoons Garam masala powder Cumin Seeds, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Cardamom
- whole spices Cumin Seeds, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom, StarAnise, Cloves
- 800 grams oil
- 1 kg. Onions sliced
- 1 kg Tomatoes chopped
- 100 gram Green Chillis chopped
- Cashew nuts for garnish
- Raisins for garnish
- Lemon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Marinate the Mutton
- Start by thoroughly cleaning the mutton pieces and patting them dry.10 kg mutton
- In a large bowl, combine the red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.15 teaspoons red chili powder, 15 teaspoons coriander powder, 6 teaspoons Garam masala powder, Salt to taste
- Sprinkle the spice mixture generously over the mutton pieces, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow the mutton to marinate while you prepare the rice.
- Secure the marinated mutton on the iron rod stand using thin wires.
Prepare the Rice
- Prepare the rice by washing and soaking it in water for 30 minutes.4 kg Rice
- Heat oil in a separate pan and add spices. Fry until fragrant.800 grams oil, whole spices
- Add sliced onions, green chilies, and chopped tomatoes. Cook until soft and golden brown.1 kg. Onions, 1 kg Tomatoes, 100 gram Green Chillis
- Bring 8 liters of water to a boil in the pan, adding salt and lemon juice.Lemon
- Add the soaked rice to the pan, place the rice pan at the bottom of the tandoor, and position the iron rod stand inside.
Dum Cooking
- Seal the tandoor with a large lid, and cover the lid edges with cloth first and then soil from the sides. Allow the mutton to cook in the tandoor for 1 hour and 50 minutes, letting it absorb the smoky flavors and tenderize.
- Once the mutton and rice are cooked, carefully remove them from the tandoor. Garnish the rice with cashew nuts and raisins to enhance both flavor and presentation. Serve the Arabic Tandoor Mutton Mandi piping hot alongside the fragrant rice, and relish the exquisite flavors of this traditional Middle Eastern dish.Cashew nuts, Raisins
Notes
By following these steps, you'll effortlessly prepare an authentic and mouthwatering Arabic Tandoor Mutton Mandi, guaranteed to impress your family and friends.