Aab Gosht

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

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
Spicy
Gluten-free

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.