Aab Gosht

Name: Aab Gosht (Lamb with chana dal, green chiles, and coconut milk)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 8 green chiles, stemmed; 1-inch (2½-cm) piece fresh ginger; ¼ cup (50 ml) vegetable oil; 5 cloves garlic; 4 medium red onions, chopped; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1½ teaspoons table salt; ½ teaspoon garam masala (spice mix); ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup (200 ml) coconut milk; 2 teaspoons ground roasted cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; ¼ cup (50 grams) chana dal (split Bengal gram); 1⅔ pounds (750 grams) boneless lamb, cut into 1-inch (2½-cm) cubes

Lamb with chana dal, green chiles, and coconut milk

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

The secret of a smooth flavor in this gravy is the timing—especially the addition of the coconut milk, which can curdle and make the dish look unappetizing. Follow the recipe instructions carefully and don’t let the mixture boil after you add the coconut milk. Serve with rotis.

Ingredients

¼ cup (50 grams) chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1⅔ pounds (

Asia
India
Main course
Gluten-free
Spicy

Method

Put the chana dal in a bowl, wash it in plenty of water 2 or 3 times, and drain. Add 1 cup (200 ml) water and soak for 20 minutes. Drain the dal in a colander.