Dhabe da Gosht

This is a Punjabi recipe. Just to throw some light on the name of this recipe, 'Dhaba' is a road-side food stall in India and Pakistan that sells Punjabi food. The word 'gosht' is derived from the Persian language and it means 'meat'. In the context of Indian sub-continent, it means any meat-based gravy, especially mutton. 

I found this preparation delicious. Try  this out, if you love Punjabi food!

Preparation time - 3-4 hours of marination

Cooking time - 40 minutes


Ingredients:

Mutton - 1 kg, lean shoulder, cut into medium sized pieces

Yoghurt - 1 cup

Onion - 1 cup

Tomato - 1/3 cup

Green chillies - 2, slit

Ginger paste - 1 1/2 tbsp

Garlic paste- 1/2 tbsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Cumin powder - 1 tsp

Red chilli powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Garam masala powder - 1 tsp

Bay leaves - 2

Cloves - 4

Green cardamom - 4

Oil - 4 tbsp

Salt - to taste

For garnishing :

Coriander leaves - 2-3 tbsp, finely chopped

Ginger julienne - 1 tbsp

Method :

1. Marinate the mutton, with yoghurt, salt, red chilli, turmeric, cumin and coriander powders for 3-4 hours.

2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker, put in the bay leaves, cloves and cardamom and stir fry for a minute. Add the onions and saute till golden brown. Add the ginger and garlic pastes and stir for a minute or two.

3. Add the marinated meat along with the marinade, fry for 5-6 minutes. Add the chopped tomato and slit green chillies and mix well. Stir continuously till the oil floats.

4. Add the garam masala powder and mix for a minute. Add water and mix. Close the lid of the cooker and cook on high heat for 4 whistles and simmer and cook for 15 monutes.

5.Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped coriander leaves and ginger julienne.