Rasedar Gosht (Goat Meat Gravy)

This is a simple and quick recipe. Fresh goat meat is cooked with spices on slow heat.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb mutton
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 2 tbsp yogurt (beaten)
• 1 tsp garlic grated
• 1 tsp ginger grated
• 1 tbsp red chili powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 green chilies finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small stick of cinnamon stick
• Crispy fried onions to garnish
• Green coriander leaves finely chopped for garnishing
• Salt to taste
• 3 tbsp cooking oil

Method:

• Heat ghee/ cooking oil in a heavy bottom pan, add bay leaves and cinnamon, saute until they turn light brown in color.
• Add lamb, onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and all dry ingredients along with salt.
• Fry for 8-10 minutes. Add yogurt and fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Cover the pan and simmer on slow heat stirring occasionally. Cook until mutton is tender. Add very little water if required.
• When meat is done add 2-3 cups of water. Mix in 1 tsp of garam masala and boil for 2-3 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro and crispy fried onions.
• Serve hot with Salad, Vegetable curry and tandoori roti.

Note: Usually goat meat takes less time in cooking but it depends on size of the meat pieces. Thawed meat takes longer time for cooking.