Mutton Do Pyaza (Double Onion Mutton)
Mutton simmered in a sweet browned onion gravy, with fresh onion petals added late for a bite and a bright flavour.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.08 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 540kcal
- 12.4gcarbs
- 5.2gof which sugars
- 41.9gfat
- 17gsaturates
- 29.7gprotein
- 3.9gfibre
- 2.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 4 tbsp of the oil in a heavy pan. Add the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay, then the thinly sliced onions. Fry for 20 minutes, stirring, until deep golden brown.
20 min - 2
Add the ginger and garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes, then add the mutton. Fry for 10 minutes until browned all over.
10 min - 3
Stir in the tomatoes, turmeric, chilli, coriander, cumin and salt. Cook for 8 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the oil separates.
8 min - 4
Add the water, cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes until the mutton is tender.
75 min - 5
Heat the last 1 tbsp oil in a small pan and fry the onion petals and green chillies over a high heat for 3 minutes, until lightly charred but still crisp.
3 min - 6
Stir the onion petals into the curry with the garam masala and simmer for 5 minutes. Scatter with coriander and serve with naan.
5 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
