In the interiors, it begins by prepping the empty clay handi or ahuna and placing it on a coal fire for a few minutes to make it non-porous and leak-proof. Photo Courtesy: iStock
The meat marinade includes a garlic pod, sliced onions and whole spices. It is mixed with mustard oil and given a thorough mix and transferred into a clay pot. Photo Courtesy: Shadab Khan
In this slow cooking process, the pot has to be sealed to create pressure. A dough strip is folded around the lining of the lid. The pot is then placed on burning coal. Photo Courtesy: Shadab Khan
The pot is given a shake to ensure the ingredients at the bottom of the pot are not overcooked. Photo Courtesy: Shadab Khan
The dish is cooked slowly for 30-40 minutes. After the cooking is over, remove the dough covering to unearth the earthy fragrance of soft mutton and serve it with litti. Photo Courtesy: Shadab Khan
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