Durban Mutton Curry

Ingredients 

• 500g mutton(bite size pieces)
• 100ml oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 small cinnamon sticks
• 1tsp fennel seeds
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 sprig curry leave
• 2 tsp ginger & garlic paste
• 2tsp salt
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 4 tbl mutton masala (I have a Pakistani mix which is just amazinggg)
• 6 even sized potatoes
• 3 sprig fresh coriander (chopped dhania)
• 1 medium tomato
• Use water if desired

Method

• Heat oil and then add onion, turmeric & spices to fry for a few seconds (allow onion to soften)
• Add masala, ginger & garlic allow to cook for a few seconds (do not burn masala)
• Add tomato (when almost cooked stir in meat and allow to sauté)
• Turn down heat and cover saucepan
• Cook until meat begins to fry up
• Add the curry leaves and salt
• Add water (if necessary) and potatoes
• Bring to a boil, then turn down to moderate heat
• Cook until meat is tender & potatoes are soft
• Simmer until ready to serve
• Garnish with dhania