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Champaran Mutton —
where smoky aroma meets melt-in-mouth magic! 🔥🍖

Champaran Mutton –
Rustic Flavours from Bihar’s Heartland 🌾
A slow-cooked, aromatic delight from Bihar, Champaran Mutton (also known as Ahuna Mutton) is traditionally prepared in an earthen pot, sealed and simmered to perfection. Here's how to bring this earthy and bold dish to your kitchen:

🔥 For the Masala (Dry Roast & Grind):

Coriander Seeds – 1½ tbsp
Cumin Seeds – 1 tbsp
Black Pepper – 1 tbsp
Cloves – 8 to 10
Green Cardamom – 20
Black Cardamom – 4 to 5
Cinnamon Stick – 1 inch
Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
Mace – 2 blades
Stone Flower (Dagad Phool) – 2 pcs
Puffed Lotus Seeds (Makhana) – ¼ cup
Star Anise – 2
Poppy Seeds – 1 tbsp
Nutmeg – a small piece
Salt – to taste

Method:

1. Heat a non-stick pan and add all the spices.

2. Dry roast until aromatic.

3. Let them cool slightly, then grind into a fine powder.

🥣 For Marination:

Mutton – 1 kg

Mustard Oil – ½ cup (heat and divide: 60% for marination, 40% for cooking)

Onions – 500 gm, thinly sliced
Ginger-Garlic Paste – 3 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chili Powder – 2 tbsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tbsp
Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
Freshly Ground Garam Masala – 2 tbsp
Green Cardamom – 3 to 4
Black Cardamom – 1
Cloves – 3 to 4
Bay Leaves – 2
Cinnamon Stick – 1 inch
Star Anise – 1
Green Chilies – 3 to 4
Whole Garlic Bulbs – 2 (lightly crushed)
Dry Red Chilies – 3 to 4
Fresh Coriander Leaves – a handful, chopped

🫓 To Seal the Pot:

Prepare a simple dough using flour and water to seal the lid of the earthen pot (for dum cooking).

🍲 Champaran Mutton Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, marinate the mutton with all the ingredients listed above, including 60% of the heated mustard oil. Mix thoroughly.

2. Transfer the marinated mutton to a clay pot (handi), add the remaining mustard oil on top.

3. Seal the pot using the prepared dough.

4. Cook over low flame for approximately 1 hour, shaking the pot occasionally to ensure even cooking. (No stirring required!)

5. Once done, open the pot and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

🍛 Serving Suggestion:

Serve hot with steamed rice, plain chapati, or litti for a true Bihari experience.

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