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Dal Gosht

This Dal Gosht is a wholesome and comforting dish made with mixed lentils and tender meat slow-cooked in a delicious curry.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Curry, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Mix Daal
  • 1 lb Meat, cut into cubes mutton or veal
  • 1 large onion
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 4-6 Curry leaves
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped or ½- ¾ cup crushed tomato
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • 2-3 Green chili sliced or chopped
  • 1-2 whole red chilli
  • 1 teaspoon cumin whole
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 big Cardamom
  • 3 cloves
  • 2-4 “ pieces of Cinnamon
  • 2 petals of star aniseed
  • 6-8 black peppercorns
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash and soak the mixed dal for 1-2 hours.
  • In a pot, add the soaked dal, cumin whole, whole red chili cut into a few pieces, beef and the ginger and garlic paste, salt, and one tablespoon of oil.
  • Next, add water and cook till the meat and dal (lentils) are tender.
  • Remove the meat, and blend the cooked lentils and spices in a blender or immersion blender.
  • In a pot, add oil and the black peppercorn, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, aniseed petals, big cardamom, and cook on low to medium heat till fragrant.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook till light golden brown. Add the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • Next, add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder and mix well. Add a couple of tablespoons of water, if needed, so that the spices do not burn.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook till tomatoes are soft. If it is taking too long, cover the pot.
  • Once the tomatoes are soft and well-incorporated, add chopped or sliced green chili, cook till water evaporates, and the oil separates and floats to the top.
  • At this stage, add the cooked meat and cook for a minute or two. Add the blended dal mixture and mix well. Add water as much as needed to get the thickness you want.
  • Cover and let it simmer for 15-30 minutes so that the flavors can meld together.
  • When ready to serve, transfer to a large serving bowl and garnish with Cilantro.
  • Serve with naan or roti, and rice.
Keyword Dal Gosht, Dal Gosht masala