Bhopali Gosht Korma

Bhopali Gosht Korma

Bhopali Gosht Korma

Mutton korma from the Nawabi kitchens of Bhopal — goat meat slow-cooked in a fragrant, saffron-tinged white gravy of cashew paste, poppy seed, and yogurt, the spice profile shaped by the Begums of Bhopal who ruled the city for a century and left a distinct Muslim culinary legacy.

Cuisines

Malwi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Total: 75 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams mutton, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons ghee
2 tablespoons oil
2 cups onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 cup yogurt, beaten
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
4 green cardamoms
4 cloves
2 bay leaves
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 black cardamom
2 green chilies, slit
1 cup water
salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat ghee and oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  2. 2 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  4. 4 Add mutton pieces and cook on high heat until they are browned on all sides.
  5. 5 Lower the heat and add yogurt, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
  6. 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 7 Add green cardamoms, cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and black cardamom. Stir to combine.
  8. 8 Add slit green chilies and water, then cover and cook on low heat until the mutton is tender.
  9. 9 Once the mutton is cooked, add garam masala and stir well.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, marinate the mutton in yogurt and spices for a few hours before cooking.