Podi mamsam

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Podi mamsam is a traditional dish originating from Telangana. The dish is usually made with a combination of lamb, yogurt, chili powder, turmeric, ginger, garlic, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ghee, onions, coriander, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper. The lamb is cut into pieces and marinated in a mixture of yogurt, chili powder, turmeric, and ginger. The onions, garlic, poppy seeds, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves are fried in ghee. The meat and yogurt mixture are placed into the pan and the dish is simmered over low heat until the meat is completely tender. The dish is served piping hot, often with steamed rice on the side.