How to make Dhansaak -
Mutton and dal in a delicious blend of masalas and vegetables .
This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.
Main Ingredients : Mutton (मटन), Split pigeon peas
Cuisine : Parsi
Course : Main Course Mutton
For more recipes related to Dhansaak checkout Mutton Curry, Hyderabadi Keema, Andhra Mutton Curry, Rogan Josh . You can also find more Main Course Mutton recipes like Dal Keema Mixed Grill Sizzler Saoji Mutton Shaan E Raan
Dhansaak Recipe Card
Hindi: gosht
What’s a biryani without some succulent pieces of mutton wrapped in a perfect blend of aromatic spices and herbs!? Yes, though other meats being more common, biryani eaters all over the world can easily swear by mutton. And not just biryanis, curries, bakes and all other preparations with this wonderful meat are always special. Did you know, unlike other dishes, a day-old mutton prep will always be all the more tastier on the palate! Try it the next time you plan on to take on this meat.
Prep Time : 31-40 minutes
Cook time : 51-60 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Dhansaak Recipe
Mutton 1 inch cubes 500 grams
Split pigeon peas
Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) 1/4 cup
Split red lentil (masoor dal) 1/4 cup
Ghee 1/4 cup
Onions sliced 2 medium
Ginger chopped 1 inch piece
Garlic chopped 5-6 cloves
Black peppercorns 10
Green chillies slit and seeded 2
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Pumpkin 1/2 inch cubes 100 grams
Brinjals 1/2 inch cubes 3 medium
Potato 1/2 inch cubes 1 large
Salt to taste
Fenugreek leaves (methi) chopped 3 tablespoons
Fresh mint leaves chopped 3 tablespoons
Tomatoes chopped 2 medium
Dhansak masala 2 tablespoons
Tamarind pulp 2 tablespoons
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Clean, wash and soak toovar dal and masoor dal for half an hour in two cups of water. Heat ghee in a pan. Add onions and sauté till golden. Add ginger and garlic and sauté for three to four minutes.
Step 2
Add mutton pieces and continue to sauté for five to ten minutes till lightly browned. Add black peppercorns, green chillies, turmeric powder and red chilli powder and mix.
Step 3
Add toovar dal, masoor dal and mix. Add pumpkin, brinjals, potato, salt and three cups of water. Bring it to a boil.
Step 4
Cook for ten minutes. Add methi leaves, mint leaves and mix. Add tomatoes and cover and cook till the mutton is done.This may take thirty to forty five minutes. You can cook in a pressure cooker too in which case it will get cooked faster.
Step 5
Switch off the heat. Remove mutton pieces and add dhansaak masala. Mix and add tamarind pulp. Mash the mixture in a blender.
Step 6
Transfer into a deep pan and add mutton pieces. Adjust consistency by adding water.
Step 7
Sprinkle coriander leaves and cook for a further five minutes.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 2244 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 160.8 gm
Protein : 129.7 gm
Fat : 120.1 gm
Other : Iron- 35.7mg
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