Pathar-ka-Ghosht

This is my first entry to the The Hyderabadi Ramadan Food Festival that Mona is hosting on her blog.

Ingredients for Patthar Ka Gosht:

1. Mutton(gosht) 1kilo
2. Cashwenuts(kaju) 1/2cup
3. Khas khas 2Tbspns(i used badam)
4. Milk 1/2 liter
5. Green chillies paste 2-3Tspns
6. Red chilli powder 2-3Tspns
7. Whole garam masala 2each
8. Whole Black pepper 1Tspn(crushed a bit)
9. Shazeera 1Tspn
10. Garama masala powder 1Tspn
11. Ginger-Garlic paste 3Tbspns
12. Desi Ghee 4Tbspns
13. Salt to taste.
14. Granite stone (slab)with charcoals for cooking
15. Patthar ka phool(optional) 1
16. Coriander leaves 1bunch
17. Mint leaves 1/2 bunch.

Method:

1. This dish is made on a hot stone...so goes the name patthar ka gosht.Its a traditional recipe which is usually made rarely but believe me its very easy to make.
2. Firstly heat a granide stone with charcoals underneath.you can also make it a cooker or vessel if u dont have the stone.
3. Now heat oil together with desi ghee and add shazeera,whole garam masalas.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste,greenchilli paste,kaju-khaskhas(or)badam paste,garam masala powder and whole black pepper(crushed a bit),pattar ka phool & salt.
5. Add the mutton pieces and fry for 5-6 minutes.
6. Add coriander and mint leaves and again fry for sometime.
7. Add about half a liter of milk and pressure cook(for 10mins)/or cook on ur stone.
8. Cover the lid and cook on low flame till the mutton becomes tender for approximately 1hour.
9. Finally garnish this dish with coriander leaves.