Aloo Gosht

Ingredients

• 700g lamb on the bone, cut into pieces
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 4 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander to serve

Instructions

1. Brown the onions in the oil until golden, then add the ginger-garlic paste.
2. Add the lamb and sear until coloured on all sides.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, ground spices and salt and cook until the tomatoes break down.
4. Add about 500ml water, cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes until the lamb is tender.
5. Tip in the potatoes and cook another 20 minutes until soft.
6. Finish with garam masala and fresh coriander.

Serving suggestions

• Best with naan or roti and a simple salad.

Storage & reheating

Keeps for 3 days; flavour deepens overnight.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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