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Aloo Gosht

Aloo Gosht

by Nabeela Kauser
Unveiling the secrets behind aloo gosht, a savoury delight that weaves a beautiful symphony between lamb and potatoes. Dive into this journey of a timeless classic from the South Asian kitchens.
5 from 53 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 537 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Lamb
  • 500 g Potatoes Aloo
  • 1.5 litre Water
  • 100 ml Oil
  • 5 Cloves
  • 2 Black Cardamom
  • 3 Cinnamon
  • 2 Bay Leaf
  • 2 Onions
  • 3 Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder Haldi
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tbsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves Methi
  • Coriander

Instructions

  • In a large pot heat up the oil on medium heat until hot
  • Add the bay leaves, cloves, and cinnamon sticks then sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
  • Add the ginger paste and garlic paste then sauté for a further 1-2 minutes – be sure not to burn anything
  • Add the finely diced onions and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned
  • As the onions are cooking dice up the tomatoes and add into the pan then cook for a further 4-5 minutes until softened
  • Add the lamb and cook for 8-10 minutes on medium heat
  • Add the spices then cook for 4-5 minutes
  • Add the water then cover and cook for 40-45 minutes until the lamb is almost cooked through
  • Whilst the lamb is cooking peel the potatoes and chop into chunks then add into the pan before covering and cook for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are soft – the cooking time will depend on the size of the potatoes
  • Add the dried fenugreek leaves and coriander then cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat
  • Serve immediately with a side of homemade naan and enjoy!

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Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 23gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 682mgPotassium: 739mgFibre: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 581IUVitamin C: 21mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Aloo, Cooking, Curry, Dinner, Food, Lamb, Potato, Recipe
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