Chha Gosht

Ingredients

• 750 grams mutton, cut into 2 inch pieces on the bone and boiled, cooking liquor reserved
• 2 cups yogurt (dahi)
• 2-3 tablespoons mustard oil
• ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (shahi jeera)
• 4-5 green cardamoms
• 5-6 black peppercorns
• 1 inch cinnamon 
• 4-5 cloves
• 2 bay leaves    
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 dried red chillies
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1½ teaspoons coriander powder 
• 2-3 tablespoons roasted gram flour 
• 3-4 green chillies, slit
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
• Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
• Steamed rice to serve

Method

1. Heat mustard oil in a deep degchi till it begins to smoke. Reduce heat, add asafeotida, caraway seeds, green cardamoms, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves, mix and saute till fragrant.
2. Add onions, mix and saute till golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste, mix and saute for 1-2 minutes.
3. Break dried red chillies and add to the pan and mix. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and coriander powder, mix well and saute for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add roasted gram flour mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add yogurt, mix, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the boiled mutton, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add 1 cup reserved mutton liquor and mix well. Add green chillies and coriander leaves, mix well, cover and cook for 5-6 minutes. 
6. Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander sprigs and serve hot with steamed rice.