Dhal Gosht ( Lamb cooked with Lentils)

Ingredients:


1-2 tbsp ghee
1 cup Massor Dhal 
1 tin 400g Green Lentils 
2-3 Onions, cut in chunks
1 large tomato, cut in chunks
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cardamom pods
3-4 cloves
4-6 peppercorns
3-4 dry red chillies
3-4 garlic, chopped
1 inch ginger ,chopped
2-3 bay leaves
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 kg lamb
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
2 green chillies, chopped
1 tsp garam masala
Freshly chopped coriander for garnish


Marinade for Lamb


1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp madras curry powder
2 green chilles, chopped finely
2 tbps ginger/garlic paste
4-5 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper for seasoning




Method:


1. Marinate the lamb overnight with the marinade.


2. In a pressure cooker, heat the ghee. Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamon, cloves, peppercorns, red chilli and bay leaves. Fry until the oil is infused with flavour. Then add the ginger, garlic, green chllies and onions. Saute until golden brown.


3. Add the lamb , stir until well coated . Add the dhal, green lentil and tomato, mix well.


4. Add enough water to cover the lamb or depending on gravy required and pressure cook for 3 whistles (or until lamb is tender)


5. Check for seasoning , garnish with freshly chopped coriander.