Lamb bhuna gosht is made with fragrant whole spices and coated in a spicy masala that clings to the tender lamb pieces. This traditional and authentic lamb bhuna gosht recipe is perfect for curry night. Made by sautéing whole spices until fragrant before adding in onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic to make a delicious, spicy masala sauce that clings to the tender and succulent lamb pieces.

Serve with chapatti or homemade naan for the ultimate Sunday dinner.Bhuna gosht is a type of lamb curry recipe popular across Pakistan. Whole spices are sautéed in hot oil and then the lamb or mutton pieces are added before being slow cooked to perfection. This lamb curry is packed full of spices and is loaded with flavour.

The blend of spices adds to the richness of this lamb bhuna and as this lamb or mutton curry cooks the mutton or lamb release their juices to give a delicious mutton masala gravy. Bhuna curry is a restaurant classic curry and now with this recipe it can be made at home! Serve it along with soft, homemade naan or chapatti for a delicious homemade meal that tastes truly authentic.

Bhuna Gosht

This traditional and authentic lamb bhuna gosht recipe is perfect for curry night. Made by sautéing whole spices until fragrant beforeadding in onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic to make a delicious, spicy masala sauce that clings to the tender and succulent lamb pieces.

5 from 3 votes

Sadia Halimah Aziz

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 628kcal

Ingredients

• 50 ml Vegetable Oil
• 1 kg Lamb/Gosht or mutton
• 3 Onions/Pyaz finely diced
• 4 Tomatoes chopped
• 6 Garlic Cloves/Lehsan chopped
• 1 inch Ginger/Adrak crushed
• 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 inch Cinnamon/Darchini
• 3 Black Cardamom Pods/Bari Elachi
• 2 tsp Salt/Namak
• 1 tbsp Chilli Powder/Laal Mirch Powder
• 2 tsp Garam Masala
• 2 tsp Turmeric Powder/Haldi
• 2 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves/Methi
• 2 Green Chillies/Hari Mirch finely chopped
• Coriander/Dhaniyaa finely chopped

Instructions

• In a large pot heat up the vegetable oil on medium heat until hot
• Add the black peppercorns, bay leaf, cinnamon and black cardamoms then sauté the whole spices for 1 minute until fragrant
• Add the lamb, finely diced onions, chopped garlic cloves, crushed ginger, chopped tomatoes and salt then mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed before covering with a lid and allow to cook on medium heat for 1 hour until the lamb has released its water and is tender – the cook time may take up to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on the lamb
• Remove the lid and add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and dried fenugreek leaves then cook the spices for 4-6 minutes
• Add the finely chopped coriander and green chillies and cook for another 1 minute until the oil has separated – the oil has separated when there are small bubbles appearing and the oil has formed a thin layer on top
• Your bhuna gosht is ready!

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Nutrition

Calories: 628kcal