Mangsher Jhol
Everyday Bengali mutton curry — goat pieces in a lighter broth with potato, whole spices, and a short cook time. Less intense than kosha mangsho, eaten on regular Sundays.
Cuisines
Bengali
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 90 min
Total: 110 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Goat Meat , cut into pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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2 medium | Onion , finely sliced |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger , paste |
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1 tablespoon | Garlic , paste |
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2 medium | Potato , peeled and quartered |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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2 pieces | Bay Leaf |
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4 pieces | Cardamom , green |
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4 pieces | Clove |
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1 inch | Cinnamon stick |
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2 cups | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Cilantro , fresh, for garnish |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it starts to smoke.
- 2 Add bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick, and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
- 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 4 Add ginger paste and garlic paste, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- 5 Add the goat meat pieces and cook on high heat until they are browned on all sides.
- 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add the quartered potatoes and mix them with the meat and spices.
- 8 Pour in water, cover the pan, and let it simmer on low heat until the meat and potatoes are cooked through and tender.
- 9 Adjust the seasoning if necessary and cook until the desired consistency of the gravy is reached.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, marinate the meat with yogurt and spices for at least an hour before cooking.