Mangsher Jhol

Mangsher Jhol

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

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Total: 110 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams goat meat, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons mustard oil
2 medium onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 pieces bay leaves
4 pieces green cardamom
4 pieces cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 cups water
salt to taste
fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it starts to smoke.
  2. 2 Add bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick, and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
  3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add ginger paste and garlic paste, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5 Add the goat meat pieces and cook on high heat until they are browned on all sides.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 7 Add the quartered potatoes and mix them with the meat and spices.
  8. 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. 9 Adjust the seasoning if necessary and cook until the desired consistency of the gravy is reached.
  10. 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.