Namkeen Gosht (Peshawari Salted Meat)

Ingredients

• 1 kg Mutton or Beef (Mixed cuts with some fat for authentic flavor)
• 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste (Freshly ground preferred)
• 1.5 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
• 2 cup Water (Use less if cooking in a pot without pressure)
• 6 Green Chilies (Whole or slit)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly crushed)
• 2 tbsp Cooking Oil or Ghee (Optional; only if the meat is very lean)
• 1 unit Ginger (2-inch piece, julienned for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Clean and wash the 1kg of meat thoroughly. If using mutton, ensure there are some pieces of fat included as this provides the traditional flavor.

2. 2

   In a pressure cooker, combine the meat, 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and 2 cups of water.

3. 3

   Close the pressure cooker lid. Cook on high heat until the first whistle, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 20-25 minutes for mutton, or 35-40 minutes for beef, until the meat is very tender and nearly falling off the bone.

4. 4

   Allow the steam to release naturally before opening the lid. Check the meat for tenderness.

5. 5

   Turn the heat to high to evaporate any remaining excess water. If the meat is lean, add 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee at this stage.

6. 6

   Add 6 whole green chilies and 1 teaspoon of crushed black pepper. Sauté (bhunno) the meat for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the water has dried up and the meat begins to fry in its own fat.

7. 7

   Continue sautéing until the meat takes on a light golden-brown color and the fat separates completely from the masala.

8. 8

   Garnish with julienned ginger and serve hot with naan, tandoori roti, or as a standalone snack.

Notes

For a more traditional 'Peshawari' style, avoid adding any onions or tomatoes. If you prefer the meat less 'mashed,' reduce the pressure cooking time by 5 minutes and finish the cooking process on an open flame. The 'whistle' count depends on your specific pressure cooker, but generally, 4-6 whistles on medium heat are sufficient for mutton.

Nutrition per serving

• Main Course
• Pakistani
• Peshawari
• Meat
• Mutton
• Beef
• Eid-ul-Adha
• Low Carb