Mutton Potato Curry | Mangshor Jhol

Mutton Potato Curry is a dish that is prepared from Goat Meat (or sometimes Lamb Meat) and with Potato. It is a very famous Bengali recipe which also called Mangshor Jhol. Its a stew-like shorba gravy and it become more tasty with few drops of lemon juice. Mainly served with plain rice or roti, paratha or naan.

INGREDIENTS

Mutton/ Goat Meat – 0.5 Kg/500 gm Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp/2.5 gm Salt – 1 tsp/2.5 gm Mustard oil – 2 tbsp/30 ml Sugar – 1 tsp/5 gm Cinnamon - 1 inch Green Cardamom – 4 Nos. Black Cardamom – 2 Nos. Cloves - 5-6 Nos. Bay Leaf – 2-3 Nos. Onion (Chopped) - 4 medium Ginger Garlic paste - 2 tbsp/30 gm Tomato (Chopped) - 1 medium Turmeric Powder- ½ tsp/2.5 gm Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp/2.5 gm Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 2 tsp/10 gm Coriander Powder - 1 tsp/ 5 gm Salt- As per taste Clarified Butter (Desi Ghee) - 2 tsp/10 gm Yogurt (Dahi) – ½ Cup/125 gm Potato – 1 Nos. Water – 1 Cup Garam Masala – 1 tbsp/15 gm Coriander Leaves - For garnishing Green Chilli – 4-5 Nos.

METHOD

1. In a large Bowl add Mutton (Goat meat), Turmeric Powder and Salt.

2. Mix well and keep it aside for 15 Minutes for marination.

3. Heat a Pan and add Mustard oil, Sugar, Cinnamon, Green Cardamom, Black Cardamom, Cloves and Bay Leaf.

4. Add chopped Onion, once Onion turned brown add Ginger Garlic paste.

5. Add chopped Tomato, Turmeric Powder, Chilli Powder, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Salt and sautee for 2 minutes.

6. Add marinated Goat/Mutton meat and Desi Ghee.

7. Cover & Cook for 10 Minutes.

8. Add Yogurt, mix well and cook for another 10-15 minutes.

9. Then transfer it to Cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.

10. Add Potatoes and Water.

11. Add Garam Masala.

12. Switch-off the Flame, Garnish with Coriander leaves and add Green Chilli.