Mutton Masala (Bhuna Gosht)

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Mutton Masala (Bhuna Gosht) is a delightful dish made with tender lamb or goat. It is an easy, one-pot, and beginner-friendly recipe. Mutton is cooked with simple, everyday spices that give it a unique flavor. The gravy is thick and tangy, with soft pieces of meat all cooked in one pot. Meat is soft and decadent; it literally melts into your mouth with every bite.

Ingredients for Mutton Masala or Bhuna Gosht  

Mutton
Chunks of lamb or goat are usually used in this one-pot recipe. Shoulder, leg, or neck meat with bones works perfectly for mutton masala. You can also use boneless meat if you prefer.

Onion
I used one medium yellow onion for this recipe. The onion helps thicken the gravy and adds sweetness to the masala. You cannot skip the onion in this recipe because it is essential for the gravy.

Tomato and Yogurt
I used one large tomato to balance out the sweetness of the onion. You can also use 1/2 cup of yogurt.

Ginger and Garlic Paste
I added homemade ginger and garlic paste to this recipe. You can add cloves of garlic to the Instant Pot along with the meat, allowing them to cook down as the meat cooks.

Spices
For spices, I used salt, red chili powder (cayenne pepper), red chili flakes, cumin powder, coriander powder, and turmeric. If you enjoy cooking, you most likely have these spices in your pantry.

Cooking Time for Mutton Masala

Gosht ka Salan or mutton masala is my mom’s recipe; she would put everything in a pot and let it cook on medium-low heat until it became tender. Then, you just add oil, cook it until the oil separates from the masala, and enjoy!

I’m making this in a pressure cooker, which will take less time. I cooked it in a pressure cooker for 25 minutes on high heat, released the pressure, and then dried all of the water to make the masala. You do not need to transfer it into any other pans as I did in the video (only for filming purposes)

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Easy one-pot Mutton Masala

Saba Ahmad
An easy one pot mutton recipe that is quick, simple, and beginner friendly, but the taste is amazingly good.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Pakistani
Servings 8
Calories 499 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker or Instant pot

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2.2 lbs lamb or goat

Spices

Other Ingredients

  • 1 large Onion roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp Garlic paste or 5-6 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 1 large tomato roughly chopped
  • 2 cups Water for cooking in a pressure cooker use 4-5 cups for a regular pot

Garnish

  • Cilantro for garnish
  • Ginger slices for garnish
  • 2 green chilies

Instructions
 

  • In a pressure cooker or an Instant Pot, add meat, onions, ginger, garlic, and all the spices.
  • Add 2 cups of water and cook under pressure for 25-30 minutes. (For Instant and regular pot check notes)
  • After 25 minutes, release the pressure and dry the remaining water on high heat.
  • Now add oil and mix.
  • Cook it until the oil separates and a thick gravy forms. It will take 4-5 minutes on high heat
  • Garnish it with fresh green chilies, cilantro, and ginger slices.

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Notes

Water and cooking time may vary depending on the pot.
To cook in an Instant Pot, use 1/2 cup of water and cook under pressure for 25 minutes for lamb and 30 minutes for goat.
To cook in a regular pot over the stove top, add 4-5 cups of water, cook on high heat for the first five minutes, then lower the heat and cook until the meat is tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 21gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 559mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 341IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bhuna gosht, Mutton Masala
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