Aloo Gosht Recipe in Urdu and English

Craving a hearty, flavorful dish? This Aloo Gosht Recipe combines tender mutton with soft potatoes in a rich, spiced curry that’s perfect for family meals or special occasions.

Aloo Gosht Recipe

This classic Pakistani and Indian dish is beloved for its warm, comforting flavors. Follow this easy Aloo Gosht Recipe to create a restaurant-style meal at home!

Ingredients

Ensure you have all the ingredients before you start cooking this classic meat and potato curry:

• Mutton – ½ kg
• Oil – 1 cup
• Salt (Namak) – 2 tsp
• Onions (Pyaz) – 2 pieces, chopped
• Ginger Garlic Paste (Lassan Adrak Paste) – 2 tbsp
• Red Pepper (Laal Mirch) – 2 tsp
• Turmeric (Haldi) – 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder (Pesa Dhaniya) – 2 tsp
• Cumin (Zeera) – 1 tsp
• Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) – 1 tsp
• Green Cardamom (Choti Elachi) – 4 pieces
• Black Cardamom (Bari Elachi) – 2 pieces
• Cloves (Laung) – 4 pieces
• Bay Leaves (Taiz Pata) – 2 pieces
• Water (Paani) – 2 cups
• Tomato Paste – 2 tomatoes, blended
• Yogurt (Dahi) – 1/8 kg
• Potatoes (Aloo) – Sliced, as per your preference
• Green Chillies (Hari Mirchain) – 4 pieces
• Garam Masala – 1 tsp

Aloo Gosht Recipe in Urdu

You can read the full handwritten Aloo Gosht Recipe in Urdu as well. People on the web are always looking for recipes in Urdu. So we wrote the full recipe in Urdu for our reader’s convenience.

Prepare the Mutton and Curry Base

1. In a pressure cooker, heat 1 cup oil and add 2 tsp salt and ½ kg mutton.
2. Cook the mutton on medium heat. Once it begins to brown, add 2 chopped onions and 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste.
3. Stir well until the onions soften and the mixture becomes fragrant. If you are enjoying reading this, you can also read Machli ka Salan Recipe in our food categories as well.

Spice it Up

1. Add the following spices to the cooker:
   • 2 tsp red pepper (laal mirch)
   • 1 tsp turmeric (haldi)
   • 2 tsp coriander powder (pesa dhaniya)
   • 1 tsp cumin (zeera).
2. Stir the spices into the mutton, ensuring they blend well.
3. Now, add 1 tsp black pepper (kali mirch), 4 green cardamoms (choti elachi), 2 black cardamoms (bari elachi), 4 cloves (laung), and 2 bay leaves (taiz pata). Let the spices cook with the mutton for 5 minutes.

Add Water and Pressure Cook

1. Pour in 2 cups of water to create the curry base. If you prefer a thinner curry, you can add more water.
2. Mix well, cover the pressure cooker, and let it cook for 5-10 minutes on medium heat.

Add Tomato and Yogurt

1. After releasing the pressure from the cooker, add 2 blended tomatoes (tomato paste) and 1/8 kg yogurt to the curry.
2. Stir well and cook for a few minutes until the yogurt and tomatoes are fully incorporated into the curry.

 

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Time to Add Potatoes & Cook

1. Now, add the sliced potatoes (aloo) to the curry. Potatoes absorb the flavors of the curry, making them a delicious addition to the dish.
2. If the curry looks too thick, feel free to add a little more water to adjust the consistency as per your preference.

Final Touches

1. To finish, add 4 green chillies (hari mirchain) and 1 tsp garam masala.
2. Stir well, let the dish simmer for a few more minutes, and then turn off the heat.
3. Garnish with fresh mint or coriander for added color and flavor.

Ready to Serve!

Your rich and savory Aloo Gosht is now ready to be served. Enjoy it with hot naan, steamed rice, or chapati. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, bringing warmth and comfort to your table.

Tips for Making the Best Aloo Gosht:

• Use tender mutton to ensure a soft, flavorful bite.
• Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper.
• Cook the potatoes perfectly by adding them halfway through the cooking process so they don’t become too mushy.

FAQs About the Recipe:

1. Can I make this recipe with chicken instead of mutton?
   Yes, you can substitute mutton with chicken for a quicker cooking time and a lighter version of this dish.
2. What type of potatoes works best for Aloo Gosht?
   Use starchy potatoes like russet or Yukon gold for the best results, as they hold up well in the curry.

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