Aloo Ghost

5 from 1 vote

Aloo gosht is one of the classic dishes from Pakistan. All of my newly emerged dishes aside, aloo gosht is a classic that can never get old. This recipe is so easy to make and perfect for everyday meals or impress your guests with perfectly spiced gravy with potatoes and meat of your choice.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Afghani, Pakistani

Keyword: Aloo Gosht

Servings:

Calories: 537kcal

Author: Saba Ahmad

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Lamb or goat meat with bones

Spices

1 tsp Salt or to taste
1 tsp Red chili powder
1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder or paprika
1/3 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Cumin powder
1 tbsp Coriander powder

Other ingredients

1 medium Onion
3 medium Potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
2 tsp Ginger paste
2 tsp Garlic paste
1 large Tomato
3 cups Water 3 cups in the first stage + 1 cup to make gravy
few leaves Cilantro
2-3 Green chilies optional
1/3 cup Oil

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Instructions

Peel and thinly sliced onion.
Add oil and onions to a pot, over medium heat cook your onions until they are slightly pink. Add ginger, garlic paste, and roughly chopped tomatoes.
Now add all of your spices and cook on medium-low heat until tomatoes are softened. If masala is a little bit chunky at this point, it’s fine.
Add meat, mix it well, and cook for about 5 minutes or until it changes color.
Add two cups of water, cover the pot, and cook on medium-low heat until meat is tender. I cooked mine for about 40 minutes.
Once the meat is tender and most of the water is dry add potatoes and cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes.
Add 1 cup of water (or more for extra gravy) and cook it until potatoes are soft.
Garnish and enjoy.

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Note:

You can also make it in the pressure cooker or instant pot. Instant pot takes less water. Add only 1.5 cups and pressure cook for 25 minutes.

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