Dahi Gosht

Dahi Gosht is a Awadhi Dish. There is a Special way of preparing food in the Awadi Style; this method of preparation is called Dum Pukht process of cooking. Dum Phukt process involves sealing the ingredients in a large pot called handi. The handi is placed over a slow fire, allowing the food to be cooked in a slow manner. Today this process is used a lot in Lucknow.

Its very true India is all about Vegetarian Foods but with the Multi Culture it imbibes, non vegetarian food becomes a part of the Indian Culture. It is in this list that the Dahi Gosht comes. Gost the Urdu meaning of Lamb is one of the favorite and most sought after food of Lucknowi Nawabs. It is one of the foods which is not only savored in North India but also other states in the Country.

While Strict Hindus differ in their opinions, the non - vegetarian look upon this food as the main Chef Delicacy. Preferred and liked by the taste buds on all occasions it has a special yet simple method of preparation.


Dahi Gosht

Ingredients :

500 gms boneless Goat Meat

500 gms youghart

4-5 Green Chillies

1/2th tsp. Garam Masala

3 tsp Coriander finely chopped coriander leaves

1 tsp turmeric

4 bay leaves

500 gm diced red tomatoes

3tsp chopped mint leaves

2tbs garlic paste

3 big chopped onions

3 tsps cooking oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

Salt as per taste

Handful of finely chopped Coriander leaves for garnishing

To be ground :
2-3 onions, 1/2 kg tomatoes, Green Chillies