Namkeen Gosht
Namkeen Gosht
5 from 12 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Make this Peshawari namkeen gosht recipe with only a handful of ingredients giving a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth feel.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories951kcal
Carbs8g
Fat82g
Saturates27g
Sugars4g
Protein43g
Fibre3g

Ingredients

  • 100 ml Oil
  • 1 kg Lamb
  • 6 Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 4 Green Chillies
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 500 ml Water

Instructions

  • In a large pan add the oil and heat up on medium heat until hot.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the ginger and garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the lamb/mutton and then cook for 10 minutes on high heat until the mutton changes colour (See Note 1).
  • Add the water then cover with a lid and cook on medium heat for 40-45 minutes until the mutton is 80% cooked and the majority of the water has dried up.
  • Halve the tomatoes and add face down into the pan then cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes (See Note 2).
  • Use tongs to remove the skin of the tomatoes.
  • Once you have removed the skin, gently mash the tomatoes.
  • Add the green chillies, salt, and black pepper then cook for 15 minutes.
  • When the oil has separated then your curry is ready.
  • Serve immediately with a side of homemade naan bread and enjoy!

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Latest comments (3)

What spice to use if we do what is suggested tip of marinating in yogurt and “spices” .
I’ve followed the recipe and is a firm favourite now just want to try the tip now

Nabeela Kauser

Ahh love that you’re experimenting! Honestly though—skip the marination. Namkeen gosht shines best simple!

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