My Marriage at 21 and Mutton Kalimiri

Our Wedding

Hii..
I was just now reading a post on Facebook which talks about the usual stereotypes associated with an Indian Marriage. Like the girl should know how to cook, the girl should dress in a certain way after marriage, whether the girl should work after marriage, what about her male friends and so on..

I got married when I was 21 and not because of some social/parental pressure but because I had found that one person with whom I wanted to spend the rest of my entire life. I was still doing my Masters and honestly at 21 I hardly understood all the things associated with marriage. It was more of a 'dream come true' feeling because I was head over heels in love with N(hubby)..

But now (its been around 10yrs) when I read all this I can't thank my stars enough that I had N in my life and nobody else. The main reason being from the beginning till now N loved me the way I am..Never ever did he burden me with expectation of any sorts. I could be MYSELF in front of him ALWAYS.. I really don't know how the usual Husband-Wife relationship is cause N and Me have always been Best of Friends from the very beginning.

Its more like two friends who are in love with each other are staying together. All responsibilities together and all the fun together but giving each other sufficient space to do our own thing too, to have my own set of friends, to do things what I want to do the way I want to do!!!!

Well Thank You N, Thank you for making me feel that getting married that early wasn't an impulsive decision which one would regret later, rather something which I will cherish all my life and even later!!! Thanks for being on my side from being a total no-cook person to someone who writes a food blog now!

Now coming back to FOOD..Yes by now you can gauge that I didnot cook this one but N did.. Its called MUTTON KALIMIRI/ BLACK PEPPER LAMB. I have taken this from the Internet. Its a recipe by Chef Harpal Singh

MUTTON KALIMIRI/ BLACK PEPPER LAMB

Mutton Kalimiri / Black Pepper Lamb

Makes : 6-7 servings

Ingredients
1 kg Mutton (with Bones)

Mutton

1.5 tablespoons Freshly Crushed Black Peppercorns

4 tablespoons Ghee/refined Oil
1” Cinnamon – 2 pcs
2 Bay Leaves

7-8 Green Cardamom
5 Black Cardamom
5 Green Chillies – Slit
6 Medium Onions Sliced

3 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste
Salt to Taste

5 tablespoons Boiled Cashewnut paste
1.5 teaspoons Garam Masala Powder
1/2 Cup Fresh Cream

Procedure

1. Heat 3 tablespoons of Oil/Ghee in a Non-stick Pan and add the Cinnamon Bay 

Getting Started

Leaves Green Cardamom Black Cardamom Green Chillies and Sauté

2. Add the sliced Onions and Sauté for 3-4 minutes

3. Add the Mutton and Sauté for 2-3 minutes
4. Add the Ginger Garlic Paste, Mix and Sauté for 3-4 minutes
5. Add Salt and Mix Well
6. Add 2 Cups of Water and Pressure Cook on High for 5 minutes and then reduce heat and cook for 25-27 minutes
7. Heat the remaining Ghee/Oil in a non stick pan
8. Add the crushed Peppercorns and Cashew Nut paste and Sauté for 3-4 minutes (till it forms a lump)
9. Reduce Heat and add the cooked Mutton with the stock and spices
10. Add Garam Masala, Mix well and Cook further

Cashew nut paste and Black Pepper being sautéed

11. Add the Fresh Cream and Mix well, Cook further till it gets heated properly.
12. Sprinkle some more Crushed Pepper and Serve Hot with Naan or Roti.

This recipe has very delicate flavours and those who are not fond of Mutton, can try out with chicken.
Note: Vegetarians: Try with Paneer/Cottage Cheese

Thank You for reading..Ciao!

Mutton Kalimiri