Kochi Pathar Jhol

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Goat Meat , cut into pieces
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 large	Potato , peeled and quartered
	2 medium	Onion , finely sliced
	1 tablespoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	2 pieces	Bay Leaf
	4 pieces	Cardamom , green
	4 pieces	Clove
	1 inch	Cinnamon stick
	2 cups	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Cilantro , fresh, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it smokes slightly.
2. 2 Add bay leaves, green cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
3. 3 Add sliced onions and fry until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil starts to separate.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. 7 Add the goat meat pieces and stir well to coat them with the spices.
8. 8 Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. 9 Add the potato pieces and mix well.
10. 10 Pour in water, cover, and let it simmer on low heat until the meat and potatoes are cooked through.
11. 11 Check seasoning and adjust salt if necessary.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.