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
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500 grams | Mutton , cut into pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Ghee |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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2 cups | Onion , finely sliced |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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1 cup | Yogurt , beaten |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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4 | Cardamom , green |
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4 | Clove |
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2 | Bay Leaf |
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1 inch | Cinnamon stick |
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1 | Black Cardamom |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , fresh, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat ghee and oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
- 2 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 3 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 4 Add mutton pieces and cook on high heat until they are browned on all sides.
- 5 Lower the heat and add yogurt, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
- 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add green cardamoms, cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and black cardamom. Stir to combine.
- 8 Add slit green chilies and water, then cover and cook on low heat until the mutton is tender.
- 9 Once the mutton is cooked, add garam masala and stir well.
- 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.