Dal Gosht | The Moment Tender Mutton Meets Dal and Every Craving You Ever Had Gets Answered!

Dal Gosht | Rich & Comforting Indian Curry | Smita Deo Recipes Today we’re making a hearty, flavour-packed classic, Dal Gosht. Tender mutton, wholesome lentils, and soft bottle gourd come together in one rich, comforting dish that’s perfect for a family meal or a special dawat at home. Ingredients For the Mutton Base Ghee – ¼ cup Onions – 3, sliced Ginger paste – 1 tbsp Garlic paste – 1 tbsp Mutton (with bone) – 1 kg Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Red chilli powder – 1 tbsp Tomatoes – 3, finely chopped Water – ½ to ¾ litre Salt to taste Whole Spices Bay leaves – 2 Mace – 1 Cinnamon – 1–2 inch Star anise – 1 Shah jeera – 1 tsp Green cardamoms – 3–4 Black cardamom – 1–2 Cloves – 5–6 Peppercorns – 10–12 For the Dal Chana dal – ½ cup Toor dal – ½ cup Ginger paste – 1 tsp Garlic paste – 1 tsp Green chillies – 3–4 Turmeric – ½ tsp For the Lauki (Bottle Gourd) Bottle gourd – 500 g, peeled and cut into large pieces Ginger-garlic paste – ½ tsp Green chillies – 2–3 Turmeric – ¼ tsp Final Additions Green chillies – 5–6, slit Garam masala – 1 tsp Lime juice – from 1 lime Method Step 1: Cook the Dal - Boil chana dal and toor dal with ginger paste, garlic paste, green chillies, turmeric, and water. Cook till just done. Do not mash — the dal should hold its shape. Step 2: Cook the Lauki - Boil bottle gourd separately with a little ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, and turmeric till soft but not mushy. Keep aside. Step 3: Prepare the Mutton Base _ Heat ghee and add whole spices. Let them release their aroma. Add sliced onions and sauté till golden brown. Add ginger paste and garlic paste. Sauté well. Step 4: Cook the Mutton - Add mutton and sear on high flame for 3–4 minutes till it changes colour. Add turmeric, red chilli powder, and chopped tomatoes. Cook till tomatoes soften and blend into the masala. Step 5: Simmer - Add water and salt. Cover and cook till the mutton is tender and you see oil floating on top. Step 6: Combine - Add the boiled lauki and cooked dal. Mix gently without mashing the dal. Add slit green chillies and garam masala. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes so the flavours come together. Step 7: Finish - Switch off the flame and add lime juice. Mix well. Serve hot with rice or roti. A rich, comforting dish that brings together protein, flavour, and tradition in every bite. (dal gosht recipe mutton dal curry lauki mutton recipe indian mutton curry hearty indian meals Smita Deo recipes)