How long does Chha Gosht take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chha Gosht serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chha Gosht?

500 grams Mutton, 1 cup Curd, 3 tbsp Besan Flour, 1 cup Onion, 1 Bay Leaves, 6 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chha Gosht?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Chha Gosht?

About 397 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chha Gosht

Name: Chha Gosht
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 500 grams Mutton; 1 Bay Leaves; 6 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 Black Cardamom; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1¼ tsp Salt; 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Mustard Oil; 5 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Ginger, Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Chopped; 1 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 cup Curd; 1 cup Water; 3 tbsp Besan Flour

55 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 45 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Himachali Chha Gosht · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein

Himachali chha gosht: mutton cooked with whole spices, simmered in buttermilk with besan and a mustard oil masala. Mild, serves 4, 55 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

20 items

4 people

Mutton500 grams
Bay Leaves1
Cloves6
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom3
Black Cardamom1
Ghee1 tbsp
Salt1¼ tsp
Water2 cup
Mustard Oil2 tbsp
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli5
Cumin½ tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Ginger, Chopped2 tsp
Garlic, Chopped1 tbsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Curd1 cup
Besan Flour3 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	397kcal	1588kcal
Protein	30g	121g
Carbohydrate	19g	74g
Fat	24g	96g
Fibre	5.7g	23g
Sugar	5.2g	21g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
To cook the mutton, heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add all the whole spices. When they turn aromatic, add the mutton along with salt and water. Cover and pressure cook for 25 minutes.
MuttonBay LeavesClovesCinnamonGreen CardamomBlack CardamomGheeSaltWater
2
To make the masala paste, heat the mustard oil until it reaches its smoking point. Allow the oil to cool down, then add the Kashmiri chili, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and all the powdered spices. Saute lightly on a low flame. Add the ginger, garlic, and onion. Saute until it turns translucent. Allow it to cool, then grind into a paste.
Mustard OilDried Kashmiri Red ChilliCuminAsafoetidaCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderGingerGarlicOnion
3
Make buttermilk by whisking the curd and then adding water gradually.
4
Dry roast the besan in a pan on low heat until it turns aromatic. Add the buttermilk gradually and mix constantly to ensure that there are no lumps.
CurdWater
5
Add the masala paste and the water from the cooked mutton. Mix well.
Besan Flour
6
Add the mutton pieces and simmer for 5 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency.
7
Serve it hot and garnish it with a sprig of coriander

Before you start

How long does Chha Gosht take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chha Gosht serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chha Gosht vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chha Gosht spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chha Gosht?: 500 grams Mutton, 1 cup Curd, 3 tbsp Besan Flour, 1 cup Onion, 1 Bay Leaves, 6 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chha Gosht?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Chha Gosht?: About 397 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.