What is the cooking time for mutton curry in a pressure cooker?

Question

Find out recommended pressure cooking duration for tender mutton curry.

Answer 1

Mutton curry typically takes about 15-20 minutes on high pressure in a stovetop pressure cooker (after browning meat and aromatics) or 20-25 minutes in an electric pressure cooker, followed by natural pressure release for tender meat.

Detailed Explanation:

Pressure cooking significantly tenderizes mutton (goat meat) quickly, making it a popular method for curries. The exact time can vary slightly depending on the cut of mutton, its age, and the desired tenderness, but here's a general guideline.

Preparation before Pressure Cooking:Before starting the pressure cooking timer, you typically brown the mutton pieces and sauté the aromatics (onions, ginger-garlic paste) and spices directly in the pressure cooker until fragrant. This initial browning and sautéing builds flavor.

Cooking Time (Stovetop Pressure Cooker - after browning):

• Once you've added the browned mutton, sautéed aromatics, spices, and liquid to the cooker, close the lid.
• Cook on high heat until the first whistle, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15-20 minutes (this usually equates to about 4-6 whistles, depending on your cooker's whistle frequency).

Cooking Time (Electric Pressure Cooker - Instant Pot - after browning):

• After the initial sautéing on 'Sauté' mode, cancel the sauté function.
• Close the lid, set the steam release valve to 'Sealing.'
• Select 'Pressure Cook' (or 'Manual') on high pressure for 20-25 minutes.

Pressure Release:For tender mutton, always use Natural Pressure Release (NPR). This allows the meat fibers to relax slowly as the pressure drops, resulting in a more succulent and tender final texture. Let the pressure release completely until the float valve drops.

Pro Tip:

For even more tender mutton, marinate the meat with a little yogurt and ginger-garlic paste for a few hours or overnight before cooking.