Indian Lamb And Potatoes Curry (Aloo Gosht) Recipe

Name: Indian Lamb And Potatoes Curry (Aloo Gosht)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: *2-3 lbs lamb or goat meat (with bone, cut in small pieces); *3 medium Russet potatoes peeled; *3 garlic cloves minced; *1 inch ginger minced; *3 tablespoons ground coriander powder; *1 tablespoon ground red pepper; *2 medium beefsteak tomatoes chopped in small chunks; *1 teaspoon paprika; *2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; *1 large yellow onion chopped finely (if you wish not to fry the onion, you may get prepared fried onions at any Indian store, use 1/2 cup only).; *3 jalepeno peppers, de-seeded, julienne cut (for garnish); *1/2 bunch cilantro, stems off, chopped finely (for garnish); *2 1/4 cups water

Servings: persons

*2-3 lbs lamb or goat meat (with bone, cut in small pieces)
*3 medium Russet potatoes peeled
*3 garlic cloves minced
*1 inch ginger minced
*3 tablespoons ground coriander powder
*1 tablespoon ground red pepper
*2 medium beefsteak tomatoes chopped in small chunks
*1 teaspoon paprika
*2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
*1 large yellow onion chopped finely (if you wish not to fry the onion, you may get prepared fried onions at any Indian store, use 1/2 cup only).
*3 jalepeno peppers, de-seeded, julienne cut (for garnish)
*1/2 bunch cilantro, stems off, chopped finely (for garnish)
*2 1/4 cups water

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1. Heat oil and fry onions till golden brown. (For fried onions, only add them during step two before adding water).
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2. Add meat, ginger, garlic, all spices and 1/4 cup water and stir fry for 15 minutes.
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3. Add 1 cup water and let it cook for 30 minutes and then add tomatoes. After adding the tomatoes, and you see that the meat is still not tender, add in another 1/2 cup water if needed. Cook till meat is tender.
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4. Add in potatoes and 1/2 cup more water and cook when it is tender.
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5. There should be about one cup of gravy in the Aloo Gosht stew. You may add in more or less water for desired thickness.
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6. Add in jalepeno peppers and cilantro and cook in low heat for 5 minutes.
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7. Serve with rice or any Indian flat bread.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: *2-3 lbs lamb or goat meat (with bone, cut in small pieces), *3 medium Russet potatoes peeled, *3 garlic cloves minced, *1 inch ginger minced, and more.

Yes, Indian Lamb And Potatoes Curry (Aloo Gosht) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Lamb And Potatoes Curry (Aloo Gosht)

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Variations & substitutions

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