Aab Gosht Recipe
Aab Gosht is a traditional Indian and Pakistani dish that translates to "meat in water." It is a flavorful meat broth made with lamb or beef and a blend of aromatic spices. The dish is typically served with naan or rice.
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb cut into cubes
- 2 onions chopped
- 2 Tomato chopped
- 2 green chillies chopped
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon Cumin (Jeera)
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
- Salt
- water
- coriander leaves / cilantro chopped
Instructions
Pre-Cooking Prep Steps
- Wash the meat cubes thoroughly and set them aside.
- Chop the onions, tomatoes, and green chilies and set them aside.
- In a mortar and pestle, crush the cumin and coriander seeds and set them aside.
Cooking Steps
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the ginger and garlic paste and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the crushed cumin and coriander seeds, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Mix well and sauté for a minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies and cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
- Add the meat cubes and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Add enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the meat simmer for 30-40 minutes or until it is tender.
- Add salt to taste and garam masala powder. Mix well and cook for a few more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
- You can adjust the amount of water to achieve your desired consistency of the broth.
- Adding cream or yogurt to the broth will make it richer and creamier.
- For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the meat with vegetables such as potatoes or carrots.
- Aab Gosht can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Aab Gosht Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
655
% Daily Value*
Fat
58
g
89
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
30
g
Cholesterol
91
mg
30
%
Sodium
165
mg
7
%
Potassium
556
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
668
IU
13
%
Vitamin B1
0.2
mg
13
%
Vitamin B2
0.3
mg
18
%
Vitamin B3
8
mg
40
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
0.3
mg
15
%
Vitamin B12
3
µg
50
%
Vitamin C
17
mg
21
%
Vitamin D
0.1
µg
1
%
Vitamin E
6
mg
40
%
Vitamin K
30
µg
29
%
Calcium
56
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Magnesium
45
mg
11
%
Zinc
5
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.