PESHAWAR: Namkeen Gosht is a traditional dish popular in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It consists of tender pieces of meat, usually mutton or beef, cooked with a minimal blend of spices. The term “namkeen” refers to the salty taste of the dish.
Here’s a basic recipe for Namkeen Gosht:
Ingredients:
100 gm Ghee or Butter, 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 kg Mutton, 1 tsp Whole Cumin, salt to taste, 4 tomatoes, 1 cup hot water, 6 green chili, ½ tsp black pepper powder, 2 tbsp yogurt
Recipe Step by Step:
- In a pan, add butter or ghee, ginger garlic paste, whole cumin, mutton, salt and cook for 2-3 minutes, then simmer for 15-20 minutes
- Add tomato, hot water and simmer for 25-30 minutes
- Now, add green chili, black pepper powder, yogurt and cook for 5 minutes
Your tasty Namkeen Gosht ready to serve, garnish it with green chilies, ginger slices and green coriander. Namkeen Gosht is usually enjoyed as a main dish with naan or rice. Adjust the spices according to your taste preference. Enjoy your flavorful Namkeen Gosht!
