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Khajur Gosht: The Taste Of Awadh
Awadhi cuisine has a distinction of its own. The Mughal cooking techniques and the use of fragrant Indian spices make the Awadhi cuisine stand out from the rest in the world of cookery and food. The varieties of kebabs, biryanis, kormas and sweets can only be found in the Awadhi cuisine.
Today we have a special mutton recipe for you straight from the kitchens of Awadh. It is known as the Khajur Gosht which literally means ' dates mutton'. This special mutton recipe is prepared with dry dates which makes it an absolute delight for your taste-buds.

So, wait no more. Go through the recipe and try it out today. Kahjur Gosht is sure to be a hit with all in your family.
Serves: 4-5
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- Mutton- 1 kg (cut into medium sized pieces)
- Dried dates- 12
- Onions- 3 (finely chopped)
- Ginger-garlic paste- 2tbsp
- Cashew nut paste- ½ cup
- Turmeric powder- 1tsp
- Red chilli powder- 1tsp
- Coriander powder- 2tsp
- Green cardamom powder- ½ tsp
- Garam masala powder- ½ tsp
- Lemon juice- 2tbsp
- Bay leaves- 2
- Kewda water- 2-3 drops
- Salt- as per taste
- Oil- 3tbsp
- Ghee- 1tsp
- Water- 1 cup
Procedure
1. Wash the mutton pieces thoroughly with water.
2. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pressure cooker and bay leaves.
3. Then add the chopped onions and fry for 3-4 minutes till they turn golden brown.
4. Add turmeric powder, cashew nut paste, mutton pieces, salt, water and cook for 5-6 minutes on medium flame.
5. Close the lid of the cooker and cook the mutton on low flame. Wait for 4-5 whistles to blow.
6. Once done, remove the pressure cooker from heat and keep it aside.
7. Heat the remaining oil in a pan and add ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 2 minutes.
8. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and saute for another minute.
9. Now open the lid of the pressure cooker and pour the mutton along with the stock into the pan.
10. Add the dates and mix well. Cook for 6-7 minutes on medium flame.
11. Mix in the green cardamom powder, garam masala powder, lemon juice, kewda water and mix well.
12. Cook for another 5-6 minutes.
13. Once done, switch off the flame, add ghee and serve.
Khajur gosht is ready to be served. Enjoy this delicious mutton dish with rotis or pulao.



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