AuthorChef Soju PhilipPakku is a traditional mutton curry which is very popular in the North east states and even in Nepal. Very simple to make and yet delicious Pakku will conquer the hearts . Well goes with steamed rice and traditional breads Pakku can be serve in any occasions. In Sikkim Pakku is a common dish in many occasions and the recipe given is taken from there. Mutton pieces marinated with spices mix and cook directly is perfect to make the dish.
Wash and drain the mutton. Peel the onion and chop finely. Peel the ginger and garlic and grind to a paste.
Dry roast the whole spices such as cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. Grind it to a fine powder
Mix the mutton with ground spices, ginger garlic paste, chopped onion, hing, turmeric powder, vinegar and salt. Keep aside for 1 hour.
Heat the oil in a pot, add the marinated meat and fry well till it starts leaving the water. Add 1 cup of water and simmer in a slow fire till it tender
Check the seasoning and remove from the fire. Garnish with chopped coriander and fried green chillies. Serve hot with Steamed rice or any Indian breads.
Ingredients
Directions
Wash and drain the mutton. Peel the onion and chop finely. Peel the ginger and garlic and grind to a paste.
Dry roast the whole spices such as cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. Grind it to a fine powder
Mix the mutton with ground spices, ginger garlic paste, chopped onion, hing, turmeric powder, vinegar and salt. Keep aside for 1 hour.
Heat the oil in a pot, add the marinated meat and fry well till it starts leaving the water. Add 1 cup of water and simmer in a slow fire till it tender
Check the seasoning and remove from the fire. Garnish with chopped coriander and fried green chillies. Serve hot with Steamed rice or any Indian breads.
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