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Sikandari Raan

Sikandari raan straight out of the oven

Today I’m going to cook Sikandari Raan. For those who don’t know, “Sikandar” is the Indian name for Alexander the Great (of Macedonia) and “Raan” is the Hindustani/ Urdu word for the whole leg of a goat or lamb.

The name comes from the historical association of this dish with the invading armies of Alexander. As those who have studied history would know, that even after the departure of Alexander from India, Indo-Greek kingdoms persisted in Northern India for several centuries and there was a rich cultural exchange between these two civilizations.

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Mutton Keema

Keema (or kheema) is a dish from the Indian subcontinent associated with the Mughals. It was usually served at special occasions at Royal events. Keema is commonly served as a main dish, accompanied by pav buns or naan.

Keema served with a garnish of coriander leaves
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Rajasthani Laal Maas

Laal Maas (also spelt maans) is a quintessential Rajasthani dish, it literally translates to “red meat”, in reference to the red colour of this curry.

Originating in the kitchens of Rajasthan, India and traditionally made using wild game like boar or deer, it has now been adapted to goat or spring lamb. In Rajasthan it is cooked using mathania chillis, which give it the bold red colour that is the signature of this dish and enjoyed with wheat or bajra (millet) chapatis.

Rajasthani cuisine wouldn’t be half as glorious if Laal Maas wasn’t an integral part of it’s vast repertoire.

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