Comfort food at its best – Chana Daal Gosht, rich, hearty, and full of flavor! 🥘💛 Perfect with hot naan or steamed rice. Who’s ready for a bite? Chana Daal Gosht Recipe
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Chana Daal Gosht
Comfort food at its best, Chana Daal Gosht, rich, hearty, and full of flavor! Perfect with hot naan or steamed rice. Who’s ready for a bite?
- Cook39 min
- Total39 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CourseMain course
- CuisinePakistani
Ingredients 14
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Instructions 11
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Cooking the meat: heat ½ cup oil in a pot.
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Add 2 sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
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Add ginger garlic paste and whole garam masala, sauté for a minute.
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Add beef/mutton and cook for 2 minutes.
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Add salt, red chili powder, crushed red chilies, coriander powder, and turmeric powder. Add 2 blended tomatoes and mix well.
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Add 3 cups of water, cover, and pressure cook for 15-20 minutes until meat is tender.
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Preparing the daal: in a separate pot, boil 2 cups soaked chana daal for about 15 minutes.
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Skim off the white foam during boiling, then drain the water.
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Combining daal & meat: add the boiled daal to the cooked meat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until oil separates.
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Add 2 cups water, cover, and pressure cook for 5 minutes until the daal is fully tender.
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Garnish & serve: garnish with fresh coriander leaves and sliced green chilies; serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
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