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Palak Gosht (Mutton Curry with Spinach)

By Mita Mondal
Palak gosht combines tender mutton pieces and fresh spinach, cooked with onions, ginger, garlic and a few aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5
Calories 422 kcal

Ingredients
  

To boil the mutton:

  • 500 grams mutton
  • 1 piece onion big size, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup water

To cook palak gosht:

  • 500 grams palak spinach, washed, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cooking oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 4 pieces green chilies finely chopped
  • ½ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 2 tbsp fenugreek leaves dry, crushed
  • ½ tsp garam masala powder

Instructions
 

  • First, take 500 grams of palak (spinach), wash them nicely and chop finely. Keep them aside in a strainer.
  • Now, to boil the mutton, take 500 grams of mutton in a pressure cooker and add 1 piece of onion (big size, finely sliced), 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of salt, and ½ cup of water to it. Mix everything nicely, cover the lid of the pressure cooker, and cook it on a medium flame for 30 to 35 minutes or up to 4 to 5 whistles. When done, remove the pressure cooker from the flame and keep it aside to let the pressure release and cool down. (Pro tip: Adjust salt according to your taste)
  • Now, heat ¼ cup of cooking oil in a kadai or a pan on a medium flame. When it is nicely hot, add 1 tsp of cumin seeds to it. Let the cumin seeds crackle and then add 4 pieces of green chilies (finely chopped) to it. Let it cook as well for about 15 seconds.
  • Now, add the boiled mutton. Stir and cook it on a high flame for about a couple of minutes so that the moisture evaporates a bit. (Pro tip: If you think the water content is too much, cook it for a couple of minutes more).
  • Now, add ½ tsp of Kashmiri red chili powder to it and mix it nicely with the mutton.
  • At this stage, add 2 tbsp of fenugreek leaves (dry, crushed) to it and mix well. Stir continuously and cook the mutton on a medium flame until the oil starts to separate.
  • Now, add the chopped palak to it. Mix it nicely with the gravy and the mutton. Cover the pan and cook it for about 10 minutes on a medium flame.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the cover and turn the flame of the gas stove to high. Stir and fry the mutton and saag nicely for 3 to 4 minutes until it reduces to a nice and thick curry. Finally, put in ½ tsp of garam masala powder and mix it nicely. Let it cook for another two minutes on a medium flame so that the aroma of fresh garam masala infuses nicely into the ingredients. Switch off the flame. (Pro tip: If you want your palak gosht to be dry, cook for a couple of minutes more).
  • Your flavorful and tasty homemade palak gosht is finally ready to eat. Transfer it onto a plate and serve it hot with steamed rice or roti.
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Notes

Do not add too much water while boiling the mutton as it and the onions will release moisture. 
Do not cook the mutton for too long so that it becomes absolutely dry. I suggest you keep some moisture in it.
I have added dry fenugreek leaves to the dish. You can add fresh methi leaves for an enhanced flavor.
At the final stage, stir the mutton and saag continuously to prevent sticking to the bottom and burning to render a bitter taste.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Palak Gosht (Mutton Curry with Spinach)
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
422
Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
35
g
54
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
17
g
Cholesterol
 
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
217
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
843
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
9443
IU
189
%
Vitamin C
 
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
 
127
mg
13
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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