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Lamb and Lentil Curry (Dal Gosht)
Dal gosht is a thick Indian lentil stew made with tender lamb, tomatoes, onions, and savory seasonings that you can make in 50 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 385 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Indian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Red Onions sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 cups tomatoes chopped (or 14 oz can chopped)
- 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches long) or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp Red Chile Powder (mirchi powder)
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 1/2 cups split chickpea lentils (chana dal, See Note 1)
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 8 mint leaves chopped
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to the Saute setting and heat the oil. When oil is hot, add onions and saute until browned and slightly crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices. Stir to combine and cook another 5 minutes. Add 3 cups of water, the lamb and lentils and stir again. Close and seal the pressure cooker lid, Change to the Meat/Stew setting and adjust time to 25 minutes, or manually set it to cook for 25 minutes at high pressure.
- When cook time is up, perform a quick release of pressure and open the pot. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Stir the stew to combine, then taste and season with salt if needed (See Note 2).
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, mint, and lemon slices (optional). Serve hot with steamed rice and warm naan.
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Notes
- Red lentils may be substituted for the split chickpea lentils.
- If stew is too thick, thin with milk or water to desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
385kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
944mg
(39%)
Potassium
969mg
(28%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
396IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 944mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 969mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 396IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.