Lagan nu Istew

Lagan nu Istew

Lagan nu Istew

A rich and aromatic mutton stew prepared with potatoes and a blend of Parsi spices, typically served at weddings.

Cuisines

Parsi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

Lamb 300 grams Lamb , boneless, cut into cubes
ghee 1 tablespoon Ghee
oil 1 tablespoon Oil
Onion 2 medium Onion , finely sliced
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Cumin 1/2 teaspoon Cumin , powder
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Tomato 1 small Tomato , chopped
Vegetable 1 cup Vegetable , mixed (carrots, peas, potatoes)
water 1 cup Water
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat ghee and oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add finely sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Cook for a minute.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
  6. 6 Add the lamb or mutton cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
  7. 7 Stir in the mixed vegetables and mix well.
  8. 8 Pour in the water, add salt to taste, and bring to a boil.
  9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the meat is tender.
  10. 10 Once cooked, stir in lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, marinate the meat with some yogurt and spices for an hour before cooking.