Shahi mutton karahi Ingredients: Mutton ----- one and a half kilos Tomatoes ------ As required Onion ------ two pcs Garlic ginger paste ------ Two tablespoons Red Chilli ------ Two tablespoons Hot spices-------half tablespoon Green Chillies ----- Six Nos Lemon ----- Two numbers Almonds ------- Ten nos Cashews ------ ten numbers Oil ------ half cup Salt ------ to taste Recipe: After washing the mutton well, add the garlic ginger paste, salt, onion (chopped thickly) and a cup of water and keep it for fifteen to twenty minutes to decompose. Put the oil in a separate pan and heat it on medium flame, then add the finely chopped tomatoes to it - add the red chilli powder and hot spice powder and fry till the tomato gets browned, then add the mutton and green chillies cut from the middle. Add the finely chopped lemon and fry well until all the oil comes to the top. Finally, peel the almonds and add the cashews and keep them for five minutes. Delicious shahi mutton kadhahi is ready- served with tandoori naan-

 

🍖 Shahi Mutton Karahi Recipe (Rich, Spicy & Restaurant Style)

Shahi Mutton Karahi is a luxurious and flavorful Pakistani dish that is loved for its rich taste, tender meat, and aromatic spices. “Shahi” means royal, and this recipe truly lives up to its name with the addition of nuts, fresh ingredients, and a perfectly balanced blend of spices.

This dish is commonly served at special occasions, family gatherings, and dinner parties. The combination of juicy mutton, tomatoes, green chilies, and crunchy nuts creates a mouthwatering experience that pairs perfectly with naan or roti.

If you want to recreate restaurant-style Shahi Mutton Karahi at home, this step-by-step recipe will guide you perfectly

🧾 Ingredients

🍖 Main Ingredients:

Mutton – 1.5 kg

Oil – ½ cup

Onion – 2 medium (roughly chopped)

Tomatoes – 4 to 5 medium (finely chopped or as required)

Ginger garlic paste – 2 tablespoons

Salt – to taste

🌶 Spices:

Red chili powder – 2 tablespoons

Garam masala powder – ½ tablespoon

Green chilies – 6 (slit from the middle)

🍋 Fresh Ingredients:

Lemon – 2 (finely chopped or juice)

🥜 Nuts (Shahi Touch):

Almonds – 10 (peeled)

Cashew nuts – 10

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Mutton

Wash the mutton thoroughly under running water. In a large pot, add:

Mutton

Ginger garlic paste

Salt

Roughly chopped onions

1 cup of water

Cover and cook on medium heat for about 15–20 minutes. This step helps tenderize the meat and allows it to absorb the basic flavors.

🍲 Step 2: Cook the Tomato Masala

In a separate karahi or pan, heat oil on medium flame. Once hot, add finely chopped tomatoes.

Cook the tomatoes until they become soft and start releasing oil. This is a key step for achieving a rich karahi flavor.

🌶 Step 3: Add Spices

Now add:

Red chili powder

Garam masala powder

Mix well and cook until the tomatoes turn slightly browned and the oil begins to separate.

🍖 Step 4: Combine Mutton with Masala

Add the partially cooked mutton into the tomato masala. Mix well so that the meat is fully coated with spices.

Now add:

Slit green chilies

Chopped lemon (or lemon juice)

Cook on medium to high heat, stirring occasionally.

🔥 Step 5: Bhunai (Roasting Process)

Continue cooking until the oil separates and comes to the surface. This step is very important as it enhances the depth of flavor and gives the karahi its signature taste.

🥜 Step 6: Add Nuts (Shahi Touch)

Peel the almonds and add them along with cashew nuts to the karahi.

Cook for another 5 minutes so the nuts slightly soften and blend with the gravy.

🔥 Final Step

Once the oil is visible on top and the mutton is fully tender, turn off the heat.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Serve hot Shahi Mutton Karahi with:

Tandoori naan

Roti

Fresh salad

Raita

💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Karahi

✔ Use fresh mutton for the best taste

✔ Cook tomatoes properly until oil separates

✔ Do not skip the bhunai step

✔ Adjust spice level according to your taste

✔ Add lemon at the end for a fresh tangy flavor

Whenever I prepare Shahi Mutton Karahi at home, it instantly becomes the highlight of the meal. The rich aroma of spices and the tender, juicy mutton make it irresistible. My family especially loves it with freshly made naan, and it always feels like a restaurant-style feast at home.