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Kashmiri chana dal gosht

Kitchen Mai
A deliciously, creamy dal recipe from India's northern state Kashmir that is cooked with meat and spices! This delicious dal tastes amazing with both rice and flatbreads
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Kashmiri
Servings 5 people
Calories 349 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g mutton on the bone
  • 200 g chana dal soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 dried red chilis
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp ginger paste
  • 2 tbsp garlic paste
  • 3-4 green chilis slit
  • 2 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin seed powder
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
  • 4 tbsp mustard oil
  • salt to taste

For garnishing

  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • ½ cup mint leaves chopped

Instructions
 

  • Drain the soaked chana dal and keep it aside
    "Kashmiri chana dal gosht - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Heat oil, in the pressure cooker, until it turns pale and then add the whole spices
    "Kashmiri chana dal gosht - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • When they turn fragrant, add the sliced large onion and fry until they caramelise
    "Kashmiri chana dal gosht - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Add the mutton pieces and sear them on high flame
    "Kashmiri chana dal gosht - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Once done, dial down the flame to a medium and add the ginger and garlic pastes along with the chilis
    "Kashmiri chana dal gosht - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Cook this for a couple minutes and then add all the spice powders, ½ cup of water and salt
    "Kashmiri chana dal gosht - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Keep stirring and cooking for 5-7 minutes and then add the chana dal (lentils)
    "Kashmiri chana dal gosht - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Mix this well, add the kasuri methi and 1 cup of hot water. Close the lid and cook until the meat and lentils are completely done
    "Kashmiri chana dal gosht - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Heat another pan and add the ghee. When it melts, add the small sliced onion and fry them until they caramelize. Set aside when done
    "Kashmiri chana dal gosht - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • When the meat and lentils are cooked, wait for the pressure to subside. Open the lid and add the caramelised onions and mint leaves
    "Kashmiri chana dal gosht - www.kitchenmai.com"
  • Mix well and serve the Kashmiri chana dal gosht, hot with either rice or naan and some lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!
    "Kashmiri chana dal gosht - www.kitchenmai.com"

Notes

  • You could also use chicken or lamb. But be sure to use chunky pieces on the bone
  • In case you want to thin the consistency of the dal down, add hot water accordingly and simmer for 5-7 minutes 
  • If it is too runny for your taste, bubble it over medium heat until your desired consistency is achieved
  • g - grams
  • tsp - teaspoon
  • tbsp - tablespoon
  • 1 cup = 250 millilitres
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