Chuqandar Gosht

1 Kg. mutton
800 grm. chuqandar-chopped
1½ tsp. salt (according to taste)
2 tbs. Coriander (Dhaniya) powder
¼ tsp. turmeric (Haldi) powder
1 tsp. chili (Lal Mirch) powder
2 medium onion-chopped
4-6 tbs. oil
1 tsp. ginger (Adrak) paste
½ tsp. garlic (Lehsan) paste
2 tomato-chopped
6-8 whole black pepper (Kali Mirch)
3-4 cloves (Laung)
2 black cardamom (Bari Ilaichi)
¼ tsp. cumin seeds (Zeera)
1 cup fresh coriander (Dhaniya) leaves-chopped
3-4 green chilies
1 small piece of ginger (Adrak) – sliced
2 tbs. lemon juice

Method

Fry the onion in the oil till brown. Mix all the ingredients together and add to the pot and stir till the tomato has become soft and the water has dried.
Add the meat and cook again to let the water dry. Add 3-4 glasses of water cover and leave to tenderize. When meat is almost done add chuqandar Cook till chuqandar is done and the water dries.
Garnish with fresh Dhaniya leaves, sliced ginger and sprinkle garam masala powder.
Serve with chapatti or boiled rice
Serving: 6 to 8 persons

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