Boti Gosht Food

LAMB WITH SPINACH NO2 (PALAK GOSHT)

Steps:

• Remove the lamb from the bones, reserving the bones.
• Puree the ginger, garlic and green chil1 in a blender.
• Whisk the yoghurt and add this to the puree, together with the first 1/2 teaspoon of cumin.
• Add the lamb meat to this mix and marinate for at least 1 hour, longer if possible.
• Heat the oil in a cooking pot with the cinnamon, cardamon and cloves.
• When the oil is hot, add the onions and fry for 15 minutes over a low to moderate heat.
• Add the coriander powder and saute for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Add the extra cumin and chili powder and after 10 seconds, add a little water.
• Cook for another minute or two.
• Add the meat, marinade and reserved bones, stir well and cook over a moderate heat for 10 minutes, until the yoghurt is absorbed.
• Saute the meat for a further 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes.
• Add 1 1/4 cups of water and the salt.
• Turn the heat to low, cover with a lid and leave to simmer.
• When the meat is almost done, add the spinach, mix well and taste for salt.
• Cook for 5 minutes unclovered.
• When ready to serve, discard the bones, sprinkle with the nutmeg and add the knob of butter if liked.

BOTI GOSHT

Steps:

• Add oil to a large pan and set over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, put in the ginger, garlic and curry leaves (they may spit if they're fresh). Stir. When garlic just starts to brown, add the meat. Stir one or twice and turn heat to medium low.
• Add the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, green chili and salt. Stir. Add 3/4 cup water, cover pan and cook gently for 50 minutes before uncovering and boiling down the liquid. Stir in lots of freshly ground black pepper and lemon juice.

SAAG GOSHT

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in large pan.
• Add onions, garlic and spices and fry over gentle heat until onions are soft.
• Add meat and fry, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned.
• Stir in spinach and 1/2 of the yogurt.
• Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hours or until meat is tender.
• Add a little water during cooking if the curry becomes dry.
• Before serving, add remaining yogurt.
• Serve with plain rice.