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

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

Mutton 500 grams Mutton , cut into pieces
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Onion 2 cups Onion , finely sliced
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt , beaten
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
cardamom 4 Cardamom , green
Clove 4 Clove
Bay Leaf 2 Bay Leaf
cinnamon stick 1 inch Cinnamon stick
Black Cardamom 1 Black Cardamom
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , fresh, 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.