Tala Hua Gosht (Dry Fry)

Ingredients

• Mutton: 500g, boneless, thin strips
• Ginger-Garlic Paste: 2 tbsp
• Red Chili Powder: 1.5 tsp
• Black Pepper Powder: 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder: 1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala: 1 tsp
• Lemon Juice: 2 tbsp
• Oil: for deep frying
• Salt: to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Pressure cook mutton strips with salt, turmeric, and half of the ginger-garlic paste until just tender (do not overcook). Drain any excess water.

2. 2

   Marinate the cooked mutton with the remaining ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, pepper powder, and garam masala. Let it sit for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat oil for deep frying. Fry the marinated mutton pieces in batches on high heat until they are crisp and dark brown.

4. 4

   Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with lemon juice and chaat masala (optional) before serving.