Bohri Palak Gosht

Bohri Palak Gosht

Bohri Palak Gosht

Spinach and lamb curry — mutton cooked until tender and folded into wilted, pureed spinach with Bohri spices and a touch of cream. Fragrant and comforting, served with rice or bread at home dinners.

Cuisines

Bohri

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

300 grams mutton, cut into pieces
250 grams fresh spinach, washed and chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, finely sliced
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 green chili, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 black cardamom
1 cup water
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and black cardamom.
  2. 2 Once the spices release their aroma, add the sliced onion and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  4. 4 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil separates.
  5. 5 Mix in coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
  6. 6 Add mutton pieces and cook on high heat until the meat is browned.
  7. 7 Pour in water, cover the pressure cooker, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the mutton is tender.
  8. 8 Release the pressure and add the chopped spinach and green chili.
  9. 9 Cook uncovered on medium heat until the spinach is wilted and well combined with the mutton.
  10. 10 Adjust seasoning if necessary and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of ghee towards the end of cooking.