Mamsaam Chops Recipe (Lamb Chops in Black Pepper Gravy)
Andhra style Mamsaam Chops i.e Lamb Chops in Black Pepper Gravy is perfect for an evening drinks with friends or with steaming hot rice, dal and a dollop of ghee. The black pepper in the gravy gives the curry a fantastic flavour and depth.
Ingredients
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500 grams Lamb
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lamb chops
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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Salt
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to taste
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Oil
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as required
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2 tablespoons Ghee
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3 Cloves (Laung)
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2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
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1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
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1 Onion
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finely chopped
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1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
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1 tablespoon Whole Black Peppercorns
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roughy pounded
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To be ground in masala
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1 inch Ginger
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12 cloves Garlic
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2 Green Chillies
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4 Dry Red Chillies
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Mamsaam Chops recipe, firstly wash and dry the mutton chops and half cook them using a pressure cooker along with 1/2 cup water, salt, turmeric and chilli powder
Step 2
This should take about 3 to 4 whistles
Step 3
Grind together all the ingredients of the masala to a smooth paste using a little water if required in a grinder
Step 4
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, once the oil is hot add all the dry masalas and fry for 2 minutes till fragrant
Step 5
Add onions and fry till deep brown in colour
Step 6
Stirring so that they don't burn
Step 7
Add the par boiled lamb chops along with water and cook for about 2-3 minutes
Step 8
Now add the ground masala, coriander powder, black pepper and mix well
Step 9
Let it simmer covered till the full is fully cooked and the gravy turns thick
Step 10
Serve Mamsaam Chops as a side dish with hot Steamed Rice, Phulka and Kerala Style Chicken Tomato Roast for a delicious wholesome weekend lunch or dinner