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A royal Bengali delicacy, Mutton Rezala features fall-off-the-bone mutton in a fragrant, creamy white gravy. This elegant curry gets its unique flavor from yogurt, poppy seeds, and a touch of sweetness, making it a showstopper for any special occasion.
For 4 servings
Marinate the Mutton
Prepare the Pastes
Sauté Aromatics and Mutton
A royal Bengali delicacy, Mutton Rezala features fall-off-the-bone mutton in a fragrant, creamy white gravy. This elegant curry gets its unique flavor from yogurt, poppy seeds, and a touch of sweetness, making it a showstopper for any special occasion.
This bengali recipe takes 105 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 882.95 calories per serving with 69.85g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Cook the Rezala
Finishing Touches
Replace mutton with 750g of bone-in chicken. Reduce the cooking time significantly; pressure cook for 2 whistles or pan cook for 25-30 minutes.
Use 400g of paneer cubes instead of mutton. Lightly pan-fry the paneer cubes before adding them to the gravy. Add the paneer in the last 5-7 minutes of cooking to prevent it from becoming chewy.
For an even more decadent version, add 2 tablespoons of fresh cream or 1 tablespoon of grated khoya (mawa) at the end along with the garam masala.
Mutton is an excellent source of high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, muscle development, and overall body function.
This dish provides a significant amount of heme iron from mutton, which is more easily absorbed by the body than non-heme iron. It helps in the formation of red blood cells and can prevent anemia.
The inclusion of curd and poppy seeds contributes calcium and phosphorus, which are vital minerals for maintaining strong and healthy bones and teeth.
Mutton Rezala is distinct due to its white, creamy gravy made from a base of yogurt, cashew, and poppy seed paste. Unlike many other curries, it doesn't use turmeric or red chili powder, and it has a subtle sweetness and a unique floral aroma from rose and kewra water.
Curdling usually happens when the yogurt or cashew paste is cooked on high heat. Always add these pastes on low heat and stir continuously until they are well incorporated. Also, ensure your yogurt is at room temperature before adding it to the marinade.
Yes, you can. If you don't have poppy seeds, you can increase the quantity of cashew nuts to about 20-25 pieces. The gravy will still be creamy, but the authentic texture and subtle nutty flavor from the poppy seeds will be slightly different.
Mutton Rezala is a rich, indulgent dish best enjoyed on special occasions. While mutton is a great source of protein and iron, the dish is high in calories and saturated fats from the ghee and mutton fat. It is not considered a low-calorie or heart-healthy meal.
A single serving of Mutton Rezala (approximately 1 cup or 325g) contains an estimated 750-800 calories. The exact number can vary based on the fat content of the mutton and the amount of ghee used.
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