Railway mutton curry an authentic colonial dish when a bong. Railway mutton curry is made with tender cuts of mutton, potato, onion, tomato puree, gingergarlic paste and spices. She is one half of that couple who makes roshogollas and dal gosht and tolerates us when we land up at their home on any random weekends. First class railway mutton lamb curry recipe curry. The original recipe is from pritha sen and sandeepa aka bong mom quotes prithas beautiful. Mix well with spices and saute the mutton until the mutton starts losing its raw color. Jan 02, 2014 railway mutton curry is a toned down version of the classic mutton curry manghor jhol, with coconut milk diluting the spices and served with rice, bread or dinner rolls. Apr 08, 2016 i had heard about the railway mutton curry from my grandfather and while trying to find a copy of ian jacks mofussil junction online, for a gift to my husband, i stumbled upon a post on bongmoms cookbook which documents the recipe.
Railway mutton curry recipe, learn how to make railway mutton curry absolutely delicious recipe of railway mutton curry ingredients and cooking method railway mutton curry was first prepared by the chefs of the indian railways during the british raj keeping in mind the delicate palates of the british people. Add 1 tbsp of the spice powder and the chopped apricots. Dec 14, 2016 this easy indian mutton curry will soon become your favorite bowl of comfort food. Every big and small festival for the bengalis is marked by special preparations. Tasty as it was, i assumed it was too spicy to be authentic railway mutton curry.
My mom usually make this kulambu on sunday morning along with idiyappam and its really a finger licking dish. He followed his nose to the pantry car where a spicy mutton curry was simmering. Sep 28, 2016 learn how to make railway mutton curry at home with chef varun inamdar only on get curried. Mine is the hot thali that would be served to first class passengers from the pantry. Bong moms cookbook is not just a or another recipe book. Sandeepas recipe bong mom cookbook adapted from pritha sens recipe was the one i liked among all the others because of the presence of. I remember my childhood days when sunday used to be dance classes in the morning, tekona parota and aloo chorchori for breakfast or luchisada aloor chorchori for breakfast and chicken curry or mutton curry for lunch was a must. Railway mutton curry is not too spicy, as it was prepared keeping in mind, the delicate british palate.
The railway mutton curry is a direct throw back to the days of the british raj to as early as the early 1900s, when traveling by train was considered aristocratic. Railway mutton curry is an amazing meat curry, delicious, having distinctive flavors of its own, not too spicy and suits the palates of nonindian aristocracy. Railway mutton curry was developed by the chefs of the indian railways during the british raj. This is my hundredth blogpost and contains a very special recipe the railway mutton curry. Although very popular in northern india, mainly in bengal region, the dish is found in different variations across all states, countries and regions of south asia.
Though the book is not a cookbook in the strict sense but an enticing mix of food related anecdotes and traditional bengali recipes, this new woman s spin on old traditions, bong moms cookbook is a musthave kitchen supplement for bongs and nonbongs alike. Mangshor jhol bengali mutton curry the very sound of mangshor jhol sends me right back to my mas kitchen. First class railway mutton curry in kochi, kerala march 12, 2016 for millennia traders from all over the world have come to the coast of kerala to buy spices, for this is where the worlds best pepper and cardamom have always been grown. Railway mutton curry is a variation of the dish that originated during the british raj colonialera. In pot add gheeoil and let it melt,add curry leaves and whole red chilies and mix well for 1 minute. Mutton and fennel seeds go hand in hand and i love. The motherinlaws recipe involves marinating the mutton with mustard oil, all the spices, tomato, onion, garlic and ginger that makes the curry. The railway meal always have an british colonial influence as the railway canteen was vigorously been served by the british raj. Aug 02, 2016 railway mutton curry i have adapted this recipe from how it appeared on sandeepas bong moms cookbook. It is about a bengali mother, who tries to hold on to. The meat could vary, it could be pathar mangsho goat meat for the more traditional.
As soon as i collect it from my letterbox, the first thing that i do is to read the last page,i. Recipes from my indian odyssey to your own online collection at. Pritha sens railway mutton curry bengali style indian food recipes. This easy indian mutton curry will soon become your favorite bowl of comfort food. Mutton curry, lamb spicy curry, mutton gravy vahrehvah. First class railway mutton curry in kochi, kerala smita chandra. Railway mutton curry recipe authentic spicy mutton curry. Save this cochin firstclass railway mutton curry recipe and more from rick steins india. First class railway mutton curryyoghurt reqd tried once, made too much for one. But the aftertaste of the curry is totally worth the effort. Indias greatest mutton curry brunch hindustan times. The menu is not elaborate but the food reflects the colonial recipes like fish n chips, egg devil, railway chickenmutton curry. Mutton or meat is such a non vegetarian dish which goes perfect by cooking them combining with vegetables as well. Many people in india dont eat any red meats, but bengalis eat certain ones.
Now mix the ground almond powder with yogurt and add it to the meat. This recipe needs an allusion to the post in atul sikands sikandalous cuisine by pritha sen of gurgaon, with profound knowledge of food history and their recipes. Jun 22, 20 the curry also made use of vinegar or tamarind juice, to ensure that it lasted a couple of days, at least. She loves to write too and you will find her food spiced up with stories. However you can adjust the quantity of tamarind to suit your taste. Even though we call it mutton curry, in bengal, goat meat is usually used instead. Whereas the northern and eastern railways adapted a recipe minus these. Echor is actually cooked with the same spices as we would use to cook mutton and the curry also tastes like meat only. Pathar mangshor jhol bengali mutton curry bong moms.
Railway mutton curry there were trains of all kinds. From that day on, this curry has been served on all firstclass compartments of indian trains. Mumur phulkopir malaikari cauliflower in coconut curry t his recipe is our friend mumus. Introduced during the colonial period by the chefs of indian railway, this anglo indian mutton curry had been served to the firstclass. The recipe was given to her by pritha sen and was originally penned by. Railway mutton curry i have adapted this recipe from how it appeared on sandeepas bong moms cookbook. Mutton gravy is a recipe which we all crave for to eat with rice or roti. Mangsher jhol bengali style mutton curry delicious. Though there are countless recipes of chicken curries in india, i prefer to have chicken curry either prepared by my mom or. Mar 17, 2008 railway mutton curry serves 6 preparation time 45 minutes. So when i first saw this recipe of railway mutton curry shared by pritha sen at atul sikands page sikandulous cuisne, i knew i had to try it, if only because of its name. The menu is not elaborate but the food reflects the colonial recipes like fish n chips, egg devil, railway chickenmutton curry, sunny side up, caramel custard and so on. Railway mutton curry is a variation of the dish that originated. The curry also made use of vinegar or tamarind juice, to ensure that it lasted a couple of days, at least.
Railway mutton curry recipe mutton curry recipe the. Jul 16, 20 so when i first saw this recipe of railway mutton curry shared by pritha sen at atul sikands page sikandulous cuisne, i knew i had to try it, if only because of its name. Feb 25, 2014 then add cumin powder, chili powder, nutmeg powder and add mutton pieces parboiled, tomatoes and add some water and put the lid on and let it cook for 10 minutes. Coming to the angloindian mutton curry, the recipe is completely different than a typical indianized mutton curry. Railway mutton curry i got introduced to this recipe by two very special people, bong mom cookbook and pritha sen, two persons i admire. Jul 28, 2017 coming to the angloindian mutton curry, the recipe is completely different than a typical indianized mutton curry.
Tamarind juice or vinegar is used in this recipe to increase the shelf life of the curry since in those times it was prepared for the long distance train rides. I had heard about the railway mutton curry from my grandfather and while trying to find a copy of ian jacks mofussil junction online, for a gift to my husband, i stumbled upon a post on bongmoms cookbook which documents the recipe. Some haughty and proud, enshrouded with the majestic air of cities they had passed through. Pritha sens railway mutton curry bengali style indian food recipes keto recipes recipe master lamb food to make spicy oatmeal curry beef more information. Pritha sen, from gurgaon has immense knowledge about history of indian food and her narrative on this curry made it all the more interest. How to make mutton curry the cape malay way succulent mutton and tender potatoes in a rich tomatobased sauce. This curry has a fantastic mix of whole spices added into the curry infusing the gravy with its essence into the potatoes and mutton along with few other spices added into. Marinated overnight and then cooked in mustard oil, i simmer my version for 6 hours in a slow cooker making the flavours intense and delightful without being overly spicy. Mainly a collection of bengali recipes with other kinds thrown in, in good measure. This is the frist recipe with mutton lamb in my space. This wonderful curry was first served on the long distance train the blue train between bombay to calcutta, and in the refreshment rooms on victoria terminus station in erstwhile bombay. Its very simple yet delicious kulambu taste great with rice or even with idly,dosa,idiyappam or appam. Sri lankans mostly choose mutton curry on their big occasions and functions. Pritha sen, from gurgaon has immense knowledge about history of indian food and her narrative on this curry made it all the more interesting.
Mar 12, 2019 railway mutton curry is an amazing meat curry, delicious, having distinctive flavors of its own, not too spicy and suits the palates of nonindian aristocracy. Angloindian mutton curry, from the angloindian cookery book. Feb 27, 2015 railway mutton curry i got introduced to this recipe by two very special people, bong mom cookbook and pritha sen, two persons i admire. Echorer dalna raw jackfruit curry its bengali new years eve. First of all, no use of garam masala and followed by using saffron to flavor the dish thus makes angloindian mutton curry a truly indian mutton curry with different flavors.
Sep, 2016 mangsher jhol and sundays are synonymous in bengali kitchen. First class railway mutton curry in kochi, kerala smita. I do not know anyone in my family who has tasted this dish cooked by the boatmen on a goalondo steamer. I have adapted this recipe from how it appeared on sandeepas bong moms cookbook. Sandeepas recipe bong mom cookbook adapted from pritha sens recipe was the one i liked among all the others because of the presence of fennel seeds. Bong mom predominantly a bong, who loves being a mom and loves to cook among other things for the lil one and the big ones. Indian food recipes keto recipes recipe master lamb food to make spicy oatmeal curry beef. Made in a pressure cooker and perfect with basmati rice. This spicy mutton curry recipe is especially for thick gravy lovers. This milder version of the classic mutton curry was not too spicy yet an amazing fusion dish blending the taste of both indian and english spices. Andhra style mutton curry a taste of memories echos. Pritha sens railway mutton curry bengali style food. Railway mutton curry was a dish developed during the british raj by the indian railways cooks.
Pritha sens railway railway mutton curry bengali style railway mutton curry. Deepshikhas bengali goat meat curry in oven at smokies. Many people around the world, especially sri lankans love to eat mutton once in a while. The railway mutton curry was served with rice, bread or dinner rolls. In pot,add mutton mix boti,ginger garlic paste,salt and water,bring it to boil,cover and cook until meat is tender approx. Vinegar was added to the mix of mutton and potatoes to increase the durability of the meat during long journeys. When i was going through it, i came to know that the author sandeepa mukherjee datta is a food blogger. First class railway mutton curryyoghurt reqd tried once, made too much for one meal and not enoug railway mutton curry the story goes that this mutton curry recipe is served in. I will always remember that mutton curry with its red rich color, the meltinthemouth pieces of mutton, the potatoes which stayed just perfectly cooked and most importantly nota. This is the frist recipe with muttonlamb in my space. Oct 12, 2017 the railway meal always have an british colonial influence as the railway canteen was vigorously been served by the british raj. The curry also is added with little vinegar and tamarind juice. The story goes that this mutton curry recipe is served in all first class compartments on indian trains.
He was offered a taste, whereupon he burnt his tongue because of the spices. Mine is the hot thali that would be served to first class passengers from the pantry, which you could visit to get warm milk, water or boil egg any time of the journey and often be rewarded with something scrumptious that the cooks who were khandani bawarchi by the way may. I impatiently walked around the dining room as the pressure cooker hissed and whistled, and with every hiss the aroma of the curry already wafting in the air intensified. Today well make a traditional bengali mutton curry with goat meat thats savory and spicy, and enjoyed by all non vegetarians. This slightly spicy dish was served in the refreshment rooms along with dinner rolls and bread to long distance travellers. Lamb madras should be a rich curry with a nice thick gravy. May 15, 20 railway mutton curry got its unique name during the british era when travelling by train was considered to be a privilege. Actually, this is one of the easiest methods to cook delicious spicy mutton curry. It is a very versatile recipe which leaves you wanting for more. Recipes, food stories,mothering, bengali adda and now a book.
Mutton curry also referred to as kosha mangsho, lamb curry, or goat curry is an indian curry dish that is prepared from mutton or sometimes goat meat and vegetables. The best mutton recipe of all is this spicy brown curry with perfectly cooked tender pieces of mutton. Jun 18, 2016 railway mutton curry bengali style railway mutton curry. Cochin firstclass railway mutton curry recipe eat your. A snapshot of bengali cuisine view my complete profile. Then add cumin powder, chili powder, nutmeg powder and add mutton pieces parboiled, tomatoes and add some water and put the lid on and let it cook for 10 minutes. Railway mutton curry recipe by mrs chadha chadha aunty. My first train journey, or rather the one that i can recall, because there. I have never had a goalondo murgi in all my childhood. So vegetarians who want to enjoy the taste of mutton without actually having it can have this curry. In pot add gheeoil and let it melt,add curry leaves and whole red chilies and mix. I came to know about this brilliant recipe from bong moms cookbook.
I made this andhra style mutton curry a few days ago, hubby said it is the best mutton curry he ever had. When railway food was an affair to remember what is your earliest memory of good train food. Deepshikha cooked mutton curry in the oven and it was one of the best mutton curries we have ever had. Deepshikhas bengali goat meat curry in oven bong moms.
Mutton on the bone, cut into medium sized pieces 500 grams onion, finely sliced 2 yoghurt 1 cups turmeric powder 1 teaspooon sugar 1 teaspooon. Liveried waiters padded about silently, serving known railway delicacies of those times fish fry with tartar sauce, mutton breast cutlets on the bone, perfectly fried finger chips with tomato sauce, finely cut chicken sandwiches, chicken and tomato soups, mulligatawny soups and side dishes of roast chicken and boiled vegetables or mutton stew with bread, or chicken mutton curry rice. The recipe was given to her by pritha sen and was originally penned by basav mukharjee. Indias greatest mutton curry rogan josh is one of those dishes that seems to capture the essence of what it is to be indian, writes vir sanghvi. That is kind of justified given that my family on the large is probashi bangali, meaning bengalis settled outside of bengal. Mangshor jhol bengali mutton curry ecurry the recipe.
It was sunday and you would smell mangshor jhol mutton chicken curry. The helpful cook reduced the heat with some coconut milk and served it up. And then, i chanced upon this recipe a few months ago. Mar 03, 2015 though the book is not a cookbook in the strict sense but an enticing mix of food related anecdotes and traditional bengali recipes, this new woman s spin on old traditions, bong mom s cookbook is a musthave kitchen supplement for bongs and nonbongs alike. Railway mutton curry takes you back to the colonial era when travelling by first class train was for the privileged. Railway mutton curry a dish that was developed by the chefs of the indian railways during the british raj. Simple spicy mutton curry recipe with coconut thick gravy. Mutton gravy recipe can be made in various ways but here i have not used onions and tomatoes to make the gravy but have prepared the dish in different style. Some with the debonair air of those who have travelled much and take everything in their stride. Turns out, ive tried making a variation of this curry before, here. I remember my childhood days when sunday used to be dance classes in the morning, tekona porota and aloo chorchori for breakfast or luchisada aloor chorchori for breakfast and chicken curry or mutton curry for lunch was a must. Easy and cheap detailed step by step guide on how to make wine at home. Made in punjab massive restaurant what is your earliest memory of good train food.
Mangsher jhol and sundays are synonymous in bengali kitchen. This not too spicy mutton dish used to be served in the railway refreshment room and long distance train to cater the british palate. Her sunday mutton curry recipe is different from my mothers sunday mutton curry recipe and yet they largely taste the same with finer points to be debated on. Mar 12, 2016 first class railway mutton curry in kochi, kerala march 12, 2016 for millennia traders from all over the world have come to the coast of kerala to buy spices, for this is where the worlds best pepper and cardamom have always been grown. This home wine recipe is simple, easy way to make wine at home and does not need wine making equipment. Saute for the next 23 minutes until you get a beautiful aroma. Pritha sens railway mutton curry bengali style food, recipes. Railway mutton curry recipe by mrs chadha chadha aunty and. This exclusive version of the recipe is made by mrs. Learn how to make railway mutton curry at home with chef varun inamdar only on get curried.
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