Palak Gosht
Also known as Spinach Mutton Curry, keto, low carb · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamLow carbHigh proteinGluten-free
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Bakrid, Party
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Palak gosht, or spinach mutton curry: spiced mutton pressure-cooked and simmered in curd and spinach puree. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 100 minutes, video.
High protein
Ingredients
22 itemsGhee1 tbsp
Kasuri Methi2 tsp
Ginger, JulienneFor Garnish
Palak (Spinach)2
Cinnamon2 inch
Black Cardamom1
Green Cardamom4
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Mutton1000 grams
Cloves6
Ginger Garlic Paste1.5 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1.5 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Besan Flour1 tbsp
Water¾ cup
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped4
Curd1.5 cup
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Contains: milk.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 413kcal | 2478kcal |
| Protein | 38g | 229g |
| Carbohydrate | 18g | 108g |
| Fat | 22g | 131g |
| Fibre | 4.5g | 27g |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 37g |
Cookd masalas for palak (spinach)
Method
- 1
Dry roast the spices and blend them into a fine powder.
CinnamonBlack CardamomGreen CardamomCoriander SeedsCloves
- 2
Add the spices to the mutton with the ginger-garlic paste, powdered spices, salt.
MuttonGinger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
- 3
Marinate the mutton for 30 mins.
- 4
Whisk together the curd and besan until smooth and set aside.
Besan FlourCurd
- 5
Blanch spinach in boiling water for 2 mins. Shock it in ice water and squeeze out the excess water, blend to a fine puree.
Palak (Spinach)
- 6
Pressure cook the mutton for 5 whistles with ¾ Cup of water. Allow the steam to escape naturally.
Water
- 7
Heat oil in a kadhai and add the onions, saute until golden brown.
Sunflower OilOnion
- 8
Add the green chillies.
Green Chilli
- 9
Add the mutton and bring to a boil then simmer the gravy, add the curd stirring constantly.
- 10
Cover and simmer for 10 mins.
- 11
Add the palak puree into the mutton. Simmer covered for 10-12 mins. Adjust the consistency with water.
- 12
Finish with lemon juice,ghee, kasuri methi, garam masala and the ginger julienne.
GheeKasuri MethiGingerLemon JuiceGaram Masala Powder
Before you start
- How long does Palak Gosht take?
- 1 hour 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Palak Gosht serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Palak Gosht vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Palak Gosht spicy?
- It is medium: 2 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 Palak Gosht?
- 2 Palak (Spinach), 1000 grams Mutton, 1.5 cup Curd, 1 Black Cardamom, 4 Green Cardamom, 6 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Gosht?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Palak Gosht?
- About 413 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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