Tharid (Bread and Mutton Stew)
- 50 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Tharid is a Middle Eastern bread and mutton stew: mutton nalli pressure-cooked with spices, pumpkin and carrot. Mild, serves 4, 50 minutes, with video.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Ramzan, Party
Ingredients
Ghee2 tbsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Green Cardamom5
Cloves6
Bay Leaves3
Cumin2 tsp
Onion, Slices200 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder2 tsp
Mutton750 grams
Tomato3
Salt2 tsp
Carrot, Cubes4
Potato, Cubes2
Yellow Pumpkin, Cubes150 grams
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
White Bread6
Contains: milk, wheat, soya.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 588kcal | 2352kcal |
| Protein | 45g | 180g |
| Carbohydrate | 53g | 213g |
| Fat | 23g | 93g |
| Fibre | 9.4g | 38g |
| Sugar | 11g | 43g |
Cookd masalas for mutton
Method
Saute the spices inside the cooker with some ghee. Add onion and ginger garlic paste. Saute it well for 5 minutes.
Now, add cumins seeds, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Fry it well. Add the mutton nalli and boneless pieces. Mix it in with some sliced tomatoes and close the lid. Pressure cook it for 5 whistles on low flame.
Open the lid, add the vegetables and pressure cook it for 2 more whistles on high flame. Garnish it with coriander leaves.
Steam the bread using a steamer until it’s soggy and soft.
Before you start
- How long does Tharid (Bread and Mutton Stew) take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Tharid (Bread and Mutton Stew) serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Tharid (Bread and Mutton Stew) vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Tharid (Bread and Mutton Stew) spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Tharid (Bread and Mutton Stew)?
- 750 grams Mutton, 6 White Bread, 200 grams Onion, 150 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 5 Green Cardamom, 6 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Tharid (Bread and Mutton Stew)?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Tharid (Bread and Mutton Stew)?
- About 588 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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