Whenever we talk about Kashmiri cuisine, there is always a special mention about its varied meat-based dishes. From rogan josh to yakhni to gustaba - the list of meat-based Kashmiri food is long. One of such dishes is 'Kabargah' - Kashmiri-style mutton/lamb chop. It is basically lamb or mutton breast, cooked in milk and spices and deep fried in oil/ghee. A perfect 'kabargah' should be soft and juicy from inside and crispy from outside. 'Kabargah' is an important part of the feast for several celebrations or 'saal' in Kashmir.
Here's The Recipe Of 'Kabargah' For You:
Also Read: Gustaba Recipe: Make This Traditional Kashmiri Dish At Home With Minimum Ingredients
Always remember, the key to a perfect kabargah is its tenderness, that is achieved my frying and boiling the meat. Try it at home today and let us know how you like it!
Here's The Written Recipe Of Kabargah:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Breast of lamb- 1kg (cut into pieces)
Water- 2cups
Clarified butter- 2 tbsp
Bay leaves- 2
Boiled milk- 2 cups
Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
Ginger powder- 1 tsp
Fennel powder- 1 tsp
Cumin powder- 1tsp
Dried fenugreek leaves- 1/2 tsp
Cloves- 2
Cinnamon sticks- 2
Brown cardamoms- 2
Green cardamoms- 2-4
Oil- for frying
Salt- to taste
Method:
Heat water in a pan and add mutton pieces in it.
Add black cardamom, cloves, green cardamom, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and salt to taste.
Cook for 10 minutes and check if the mutton is delicate.
Add turmeric powder, ginger powder, fennel powder, dried fenugreek leaves and boiled milk.
Boil on high fire till water evaporates. Let it cool down.
Remove meat pieces individually with a tong so they don't break and keep them independently in a huge plate.
In hot oil, deep fry the mutton pieces till they turn brilliant dark coloured.
Serve hot.