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 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.