Shaljam gosht is a famous Pakistani dish made from lamb or beef in a rich, creamy yogurt-based sauce. This hearty and flavorful dish is typically seasoned with spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cardamom for a complex and aromatic flavor that will satisfy your taste buds.
To make shaljam gosht, you will need to start browning the meat in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Next, stir in some onion, garlic, and ginger and continue cooking until the onions are soft and translucent.
To make the sauce for your shaljam gosht:
- Combine yogurt, tomatoes, and spices in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the meat and onions in the pan, then add enough water to cover the ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the meat is cooked through and tender.
Serve your shaljam gosht over steamed rice or warm naan bread for a delicious and satisfying meal. Enjoy!
Shaljam Gosht Recipe
Ingredients:
-1 pound lamb or beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon ginger, grated
-1 cup plain yogurt
-1 cup diced tomatoes
-1 teaspoon ground turmeric
-1 teaspoon ground cumin
-1 teaspoon ground coriander
-1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
-Salt and pepper to taste
-Water as needed
-Steamed rice or warm naan bread for serving
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pan or Dutch oven. Add the lamb or beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
2. Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger and continue cooking until the onions are soft and translucent.
3. To make the sauce, combine the yogurt, tomatoes, and spices in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
4. Pour the sauce over the meat and onions in the pan, then add enough water to cover the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the meat is cooked through and tender.
5. Serve shaljam gosht over steamed rice or warm naan bread, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
