There’s something deeply comforting about a pot of pressure cooker Green Masala Mutton, especially when it’s made with fresh herbs and aromatic spices. This Green Masala Mutton Curry, prepared conveniently in a pressure cooker, is one of those recipes that fills the kitchen with irresistible aromas besides promising a satisfying meal.
What I love about this recipe is how simple ingredients come together to create a rich and flavour-packed curry. The fresh green masala made with mint, coriander leaves, ginger, garlic, and green chillies gives the dish its beautiful colour and freshness, while whole spices add depth and warmth. The sour lime juice, yogurt, and fresh tomatoes add a perfect tang to this mutton curry. Cooking mutton in a pressure cooker not only ensures soft, juicy, and tender mutton but also saves time.
This curry pairs beautifully with wedding rice, fugias, rotis, or naan, making it perfect for get-together lunches, family dinners, or festive occasions. Also, please check out my other Green Masala Mutton Curry Recipe. Though quite similar in ingredients, they differ in taste and texture.
Table of Contents
- Ingredients
- How to Make Pressure Cooker Green Mutton
- Serving Suggestions
- Final Thoughts
- Mutton Recipes You May Like to Try
- Printable Recipe (Pressure Cooker Green Masala Mutton)
Ingredients
For the Mutton Curry
- 1 kg mutton
- 3 medium onions, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tbsp yogurt (curds)
- Juice of half a sour lime
- 1 tbsp salt (or to taste)
- 3 tbsp oil
For the Green Masala Paste
- Mint leaves – 1 small bunch
- Coriander leaves – 1 small bunch
- Garlic – 1 whole pod
- Ginger – 2-inch piece
- Green chillies – 5 to 6
- Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp
- Poppy seeds – 1 tbsp
Dry Spice Powders
- ¾ tbsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- ½ tbsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp homemade garam masala powder
- ½ tsp pepper powder
Whole Spices
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 1 black cardamom
- 1 star anise
- 1 piece mace
How to Make Pressure Cooker Green Mutton
Step 1: Prepare the Green Masala
Grind mint leaves, coriander leaves, garlic, ginger, green chillies, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds into a smooth paste using a little water if needed. Keep aside.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
Heat oil in a pressure cooker and then add bay leaf, cinnamon, black cardamom, star anise, and mace. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Then add sliced onions and cook until they turn light golden brown.
Step 3: Add Tomatoes & Spices
Add sliced tomatoes and cook until they soften and blend well with the onions. Next, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and pepper powder. Make a paste with these powders before adding them to the onion-tomato mixture. Mix well and cook for a minute or two, or until the oil separates.
Step 4: Cook the Mutton
Firstly, marinate the mutton pieces with salt, green masala paste, and sour lime juice. Add the marinated mutton pieces. Cook on medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the mutton releases its juices.
Step 5: Add Curds
Next, add the curds or yogurt. Mix thoroughly and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the oil starts to separate slightly.
Step 6: Pressure Cook
Add enough water for the gravy (as required). Close the lid and pressure cook for 4–5 whistles or until the mutton is soft and tender.
Step 7: Finish & Serve
Once the pressure releases naturally, proceed to open the cooker. Add pepper powder and also garam masala powder. Simmer for a few minutes so as to adjust the consistency.
Garnish if desired and serve hot.
Serving Suggestions
This Pressure Cooker Green Masala Mutton Curry tastes best with:
- Wedding Rice or Steamed Rice
- Jeera rice
- Chapati or roti
- Naan or pav
- Fugias
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a reliable, flavourful mutton curry recipe that’s easy and doesn’t compromise on taste, this one is a must-try. The pressure cooker makes it practical, while the fresh green masala keeps it traditional and aromatic.
Do give this recipe a try and let me know how it turned out for you. Also, watch the video on YouTube @flavoursbyAR for more clarity on the recipe. Happy cooking! 🌿
Mutton Recipes You May Like to Try
Printable Recipe (Pressure Cooker Green Masala Mutton)
Pressure Cooker Green Masala Mutton (Soft, Flavorful & Easy)
Ingredients
For the Mutton Curry
- 1 kg mutton (bone-in)
- 3 medium onions sliced
- 2 medium medium tomatoes sliced
- 2 tbsp yogurt/curds
- Juice of half a sour lime
- 1 tbsp salt or to taste
- 3 tbsp oil for cooking
For the Green Masala Paste
- Mint leaves – 1 small bunch
- Coriander leaves – 1 small bunch
- 1 pod Garlic
- 2 inch Ginger
- 5 to 6 Green chillies
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp Poppy seeds
Dry Spice Powders
- ¾ tbsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- ½ tbsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp homemade garam masala powder
- ½ tsp pepper powder
Whole Spices
- 1 bay leaf
- 1- inch cinnamon stick
- 1 black cardamom
- 1 star anise
- 1 piece mace
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Green Masala
- Grind mint leaves, coriander leaves, garlic, ginger, green chillies, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds into a smooth paste using a little water if needed. Keep aside.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, black cardamom, star anise, and mace. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Then add sliced onions and cook until they turn light golden brown.
Step 3: Add Tomatoes & Spices
- Add sliced tomatoes and cook until they soften and blend well with the onions. Now add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and pepper powder. Make a paste with these powders before adding them to the onion-tomato mixture. Mix well and cook for a minute or two, or until the oil separates.
Step 4: Cook the Mutton
- First, marinate the mutton pieces with salt, green masala paste, and sour lime juice. Add the marinated mutton pieces . Cook on medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the mutton releases its juices.
Step 5: Add Curds
- Add the curds or yogurt. Mix thoroughly and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the oil starts separating slightly.
Step 6: Pressure Cook
- Add enough water for the gravy (as required). Close the lid and pressure cook for 4–5 whistles or until the mutton is soft and tender.
Step 7: Finish & Serve
- Once the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker. Add pepper powder and garam masala powder. Simmer for a few minutes to adjust the consistency.
- Garnish if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Cooking mutton in a pressure cooker renders soft and succulent mutton pieces.
- Adjust spices and chillies to suit your taste.
- Add salt as needed.
- Cooking time will depend on the quality of the meat, heat and also the pressure cooker.
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