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

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. 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.