The monsoon season in Mumbai brings with it a unique charm, perfect for picnics amidst lush greenery and the soothing sound of raindrops. Planning a picnic during the monsoon? Make it memorable with delicious mutton-based snacks that are easy to prepare and carry. Here are some mouthwatering mutton snack ideas and easy recipes to ensure your monsoon picnic is a hit.
Ingredients:
-500g mutton mince
-1 onion, finely chopped
-2 green chilies, finely chopped
-2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
-1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
-1 tsp garam masala
-1 tsp cumin powder
-1 tsp coriander powder
-Salt to taste
-Oil for grilling
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients except the oil until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into small, flat kebabs.
3. Heat oil in a grill pan over medium heat.
4. Grill the kebabs for 4-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through and golden brown.
5. Let the kebabs cool slightly before packing them into a picnic-friendly container.
Ingredients:
-1 pack puff pastry sheets
-250g mutton mince
-1 onion, finely chopped
-1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
-1 tsp garam masala
-1 tsp cumin powder
-1 tsp coriander powder
-Salt and pepper to taste
-1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
-Oil for cooking
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a pan, heat oil and sauté the onions until translucent.
3. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
4. Add the mutton mince, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mince is browned and cooked through. Let it cool.
5. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares.
6. Place a spoonful of the mutton mixture in the center of each square.
7. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle or rectangle and seal the edges with a fork.
8. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastries are golden and puffy.
10. Allow to cool before packing for the picnic.
Ingredients:
– 250g cooked mutton, shredded
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 1 tbsp mustard
– 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
– Lettuce leaves
– Salt and pepper to taste
Bread slices
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix the shredded mutton with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
2. Lay lettuce leaves on half of the bread slices.
3. Spread the mutton mixture over the lettuce.
4. Top with thinly sliced red onions.
5. Cover with the remaining bread slices.
6. Cut into triangles or desired shapes and pack in a picnic-friendly container.
Ingredients:
– 500g mutton mince
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 green chilies, finely chopped
– 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
– 1 tsp garam masala
– 1 tsp cumin powder
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– Salt to taste
– Ready-made samosa pastry sheets
– Oil for frying
Instructions:
1. In a pan, heat oil and sauté the onions until translucent.
2. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
3. Add the mutton mince, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
4. Cook until the mince is browned and cooked through. Let it cool.
5. Place a spoonful of the mutton mixture on each samosa pastry sheet.
6. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle and seal the edges with a paste of flour and water.
7. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the samosas until golden brown and crispy.
8. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool before packing.
Ingredients:
– 500g mutton cubes
– 1 cup yogurt
– 2 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
– 1 tsp turmeric powder
– 1 tsp cumin powder
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– 1 tsp red chili powder
– Salt to taste
– Skewers
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
2. Add the mutton cubes to the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
4. Thread the marinated mutton cubes onto the skewers.
5. Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the mutton is cooked through and slightly charred.
6. Allow to cool before packing for the picnic.
Monsoon picnics are a delightful way to enjoy the beauty of the rainy season. With these easy-to-carry mutton snacks from Modern Gourmet, you can ensure your picnic basket is filled with delicious and comforting treats. From spicy mutton kebabs to flaky puff pastries, these recipes are sure to make your monsoon picnic a memorable culinary adventure.
