Purani Dilli Mutton Qorma | Old Delhi Style Shahi Qorma | Chef Osama Jalali

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Today we’re cooking a timeless Old Delhi classic — Purani Dilli Mutton Qorma, prepared exactly the way it’s made in wedding kitchens and bawarchi-style households.

This qorma is rich, aromatic and deeply flavourful, made with browned onions, yoghurt, coconut, kewra and a special magic qorma masala. Slow cooking and proper bhunao give it that authentic shahi taste that defines Purani Dilli cuisine.

Ingredients for Purani Dilli Mutton Qorma

• Oil – 300 ml
• Sliced onions – 300 grams
• Mutton (curry cut) – 1 kg
• Yoghurt – 300 grams
• Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp
• Yellow chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder – 1 tbsp
• Turmeric – a pinch
• Coriander powder – 3 tbsp
• Cloves – 3–5
• Green cardamom – 5
• Ginger juliennes – 1 tbsp
• Salt – to taste

Magic Qorma Masala (Dry Grind):
• Green cardamom – 6
• Nutmeg – ½
• Mace – 1
• Cumin powder – 1 tbsp
• Cinnamon – 1 inch
• Cloves – 6
• Black cardamom seeds – 1 tsp

• Desiccated coconut powder – 2 tbsp
• Kewra water – 1 tbsp
• Ginger juliennes – for garnish

Method

Heat oil in a heavy-bottom pan and fry sliced onions until golden brown.
Remove onions from oil and keep aside in a flat tray.

In the same oil, add mutton, ginger garlic paste, whole spices, ground spices and salt.
Mix well and cook on high flame for 10 minutes.

Lower the flame and continue cooking for another 10–15 minutes, allowing the masala to bhunao properly.

Meanwhile, crush the fried onions by hand or dry grind them coarsely.

Once the mutton releases oil, add water as required, cover and cook for about 45 minutes until the meat becomes tender.

Add the crushed brown onions and mix gently.
Finish by adding desiccated coconut powder and freshly ground qorma masala.

Switch off the flame and garnish with kewra water and ginger juliennes.
Serve hot with naan, sheermal or tandoori roti.

Why This Qorma Is Special

• Authentic Purani Dilli wedding-style taste
• Rich onion-yoghurt base with coconut & kewra
• Slow-cooked for deep flavour
• Traditional bawarchi technique
• Perfect for daawat & special occasions

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