Aloo Gosht Recipe

Name: Aloo Gosht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb or 2 lbs beef, fat removed and cubed; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 inch cube fresh gingerroot, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 lb potato, peeled and cubed 11/2-inch; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 dried red chilies; 2 cinnamon sticks, 2-inch long broken up; Make a paste of the following five spices mixed with a little water; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 2 black cardamom pods, split open; 6 cloves; 15 fluid ounces warm water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

2 lbs lamb or 2 lbs beef, fat removed and cubed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 inch cube fresh gingerroot, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb potato, peeled and cubed 11/2-inch
3 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 dried red chilies
2 cinnamon sticks, 2-inch long broken up
Make a paste of the following five spices mixed with a little water
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon tomato puree
2 black cardamom pods, split open
6 cloves
15 fluid ounces warm water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

1
Crush the salt into the ginger and garlic to make a pulp.
2
Melt the ghee or butter over medium heat inn a heavy pan and fry the potatoes till well browned. remove from pan and set aside.
3
Add the oil to the ghee in the pan and when hot fry the onions, chillies and cinnamon sticks till onions are soft 5 minutes.
4
Add the ginger/ garlic pulp to the pan and fry for 3 minutes Stir.
5
Turn heat to low and add the spice paste stir and fry for 3 minutes.
6
Add the meat, turn heat to medium and fry till meat changes colour.
7
Stir in the tomato puree, cardamoms, cloves and the water, bring to the boil. Cover the pot and simmer for 45 minutes.
8
Add the potatoes and simmer till potatoes are tender.
9
Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon juice and coriander leaves.
10
Serve with rice.

1116

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lamb or 2 lbs beef, fat removed and cubed, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 inch cube fresh gingerroot, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Aloo Gosht falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aloo Gosht

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