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
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 80 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | mutton, cut into pieces |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 2 | bay leaves |
| 2 | black cardamoms |
| 1 inch | cinnamon stick |
| 2 cups | onions, finely sliced |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 2 teaspoons | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 cup | yogurt, whisked |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| — | salt to taste |
| 2 cups | water |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it begins to smoke slightly.
- 2 Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, black cardamoms, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
- 3 Add sliced onions and cook until they turn golden brown.
- 4 Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add mutton pieces and cook on high heat until they are browned on all sides.
- 6 Reduce the heat and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add whisked yogurt and stir continuously to prevent curdling.
- 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 Once the mutton is cooked, add garam masala and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 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.