Aloo gosht
The everyday Pakistani lamb and potato curry, with soft potatoes soaking up a deep tomato sauce.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.96 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the onions for 12 minutes until golden brown.
12 min - 2
Add the garlic and ginger paste and the lamb. Fry for 8 minutes, turning, until browned.
8 min - 3
Add the tomatoes, turmeric, chilli, coriander, cumin and salt. Cook for 10 minutes until a thick paste forms and the oil separates.
10 min - 4
Pour in the water. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes until the lamb is nearly tender.
40 min - 5
Add the potatoes. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes are soft and the lamb is tender.
20 min - 6
Stir in the garam masala and coriander. Serve with roti or rice.
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