🍲 A Hearty Delight: Recipe for Half Kg Aloo Gosht
Introduction:
Aloo Gosht is comfort food at its best — tender meat, soft potatoes, and a rich, aromatic gravy that brings the whole family to the table. This recipe serves up ½ kg Gosht with potatoes, blended with traditional spices to create a wholesome and heartwarming meal.
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🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need:
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500 g mutton or beef (bone-in or boneless)
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3 medium potatoes (peeled and quartered)
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2 medium onions (finely sliced)
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1 large tomato (chopped)
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2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
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¼ cup oil or ghee
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Salt to taste
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1 tsp red chili powder
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½ tsp turmeric powder
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1 tsp coriander powder
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1 tsp cumin seeds
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½ tsp garam masala powder
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Water as needed
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Garnish: fresh coriander, lemon wedges, sliced green chilies
🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Method:
🔸 Step 1: Prep & Sauté
Heat oil/ghee in a pot. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
🔸 Step 2: Add Meat & Masala
Add ginger-garlic paste; sauté for a couple of minutes. Add meat and cook on medium-high until it changes color. Add salt, chili powder, turmeric, and coriander powder. Sauté for ~5 minutes until spices coat the meat.
🔸 Step 3: Tomatoes & Gravy
Add chopped tomato; cook until soft and oil slightly separates. Add enough water (about 1–1½ cups), cover, and cook on low-medium heat for 30–40 minutes until meat is tender.
🔸 Step 4: Potatoes & Final Simmer
Add quartered potatoes. Cook for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are soft and gravy is thickened. If needed, adjust water. Sprinkle garam masala and stir.
🔸 Step 5: Garnish & Serve
Turn off heat. Garnish with fresh coriander, lemon slices, and green chilies.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
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Best enjoyed with hot naan, chapati, or steamed rice
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Serve with fresh salad, pickles, or raita
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Perfect for cozy weekend dinners or a family-style gathering
🧊 Storage Tips:
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Cool, then refrigerate for up to 2–3 days
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Reheat gently on stove with a splash of water
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Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months; thaw before warming
💭 Final Thoughts:
This Aloo Gosht brings together the heartiness of meat and the comfort of potatoes in a luscious gravy. It’s warming, fulfilling, and perfect for family meals. Simple ingredients, maximum flavor — pure comfort in every spoonful! ❤️