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
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 300 grams | boneless lamb or mutton, cut into cubes |
| 1 tablespoon | ghee |
| 1 tablespoon | oil |
| 2 medium | onions, finely sliced |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 small | tomato, chopped |
| 1 cup | mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, potatoes) |
| 1 cup | water |
| 1 tablespoon | lemon juice |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
| — | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Heat ghee and oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add finely sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 4 Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Cook for a minute.
- 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
- 6 Add the lamb or mutton cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
- 7 Stir in the mixed vegetables and mix well.
- 8 Pour in the water, add salt to taste, and bring to a boil.
- 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the meat is tender.
- 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.