Malwi Gosht

Malwi Gosht

Malwi Gosht

Bone-in goat curry from the Malwa plateau — cooked with whole spices, onion, and a base of roasted poppy seed and sesame paste that gives the gravy a nutty density, reflecting the culinary bridge between Rajasthani and Madhya Pradeshi meat traditions.

Cuisines

Malwi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Total: 80 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Mutton 500 grams Mutton , cut into pieces
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Bay Leaf 2 Bay Leaf
Black Cardamom 2 Black Cardamom
cinnamon stick 1 inch Cinnamon stick
Onion 2 cups Onion , finely sliced
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 2 teaspoons Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt , whisked
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
salt Salt , to taste
water 2 cups Water

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it begins to smoke slightly.
  2. 2 Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, black cardamoms, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
  3. 3 Add sliced onions and cook until they turn golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add mutton pieces and cook on high heat until they are browned on all sides.
  6. 6 Reduce the heat and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 7 Add whisked yogurt and stir continuously to prevent curdling.
  8. 8 Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat until the mutton is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
  9. 9 Once the mutton is cooked, add garam masala and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
  10. 10 Serve hot with rice or Indian bread.

Tips

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