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Bengali Mutton Kosha Recipe

A succulent Bengali mutton curry that just melts in your mouth.
Course entree
Cuisine Bengali, Indian
Keyword Bengali mutton kosha, kosha mangsho, mutton kosha
Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings 6
Calories 550kcal

Equipment

  • pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 kg goat meat cut into chunky pieces
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and halved

For the marinade:

  • 1/2 cup hung yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder

For cooking:

  • 4 tbsp mustard oil
  • 6 green cardamoms
  • 6 cloves
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 inch stick of cinnamon
  • 3 dry red chilies
  • 500 grams onions made into a paste
  • 2 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 3 medium tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder

Instructions

  • Mix all the marinating ingredients in a bowl and add the mutton pieces to it. Mix well and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours. Do not add salt to the marinade.
  • When the mutton has marinated for long enough, take a pressure cooker and heat the remaining mustard oil in it.
  • Temper the oil with the whole spices (about 30 seconds) and add the onion paste.
  • When the onion turns slightly brown add the ginger and garlic paste.
  • Saute over medium heat for 4-5 minutes and then add the  tomato puree. Cook until the tomato has turned a darker red.
  • Add the cumin powder, chili powder, and coriander powder and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Now add potatoes and the mutton pieces with the marinade.
  • Mix well before adding the water.
  • When it comes to a boil, cover with the lid and pressure cook until the meat is soft (takes about 20-35 minutes depending on the cooker).
  • When the steam has escaped, open the lid and let the meat slow cook for at least 90 minutes, stirring ocassionaly. You may want to take out the potatoes to prevent over cooking.
  • Sprinkle the garam masala powder just before turning off the heat.
  • Serve with steamed rice or roti.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 1347mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 6mg