Namkeen Gosht
Namkeen gosht is the ultimate meat lover recipe. Soft and succulent goat meat is slow-cooked with a simple salt and black pepper seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb goat meat
- ½ cup white distilled vinegar
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 6 Roma tomato
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Serrano chilies (see notes)
- 2 tablespoon ginger julienned
- ¼ cup cilantro
Instructions
- Place the meat in a mixture of the vinegar and water and set it aside in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes. (see notes)
- Remove the meat, rinse it, and pat it dry.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan and saute the garlic and ginger paste for about 30 seconds.
- Add the meat and saute until its no longer pink.
- Add 2 cups of water, cover and let it simmer for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, uncover and dry out all but ½ a cup of water.
- Place halved Roma tomatoes in an even layer over the meat, cover and steam for 10 minutes on low heat.
- Uncover, test to see if the tomatoes have softened and gently peel away and discard the skin using a pair of tongs.
- Slice the green chilies in half lengthwise and add them, along with the salt and black pepper to the meat and saute for 10 minutes, to break down the tomatoes.
- Add the julienned ginger and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Turn the stove off, mix in the cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- Serrano chilies: These are the best chilies to use for this recipe. However, if you have trouble sourcing them, use jalapenos instead.
- The vinegar: This is an essential step and helps tenderize the meat. Soak the meat in this for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 2 hours.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 658mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 871IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.