Here's a simple recipe using Achar Ghosht:
1. *Instructions*
1. *Meat*: 500g mutton or beef, cut into small pieces
2. *Oil*: 1/2 cup vegetable oil
3. *Spices*:
1. 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2. 1 teaspoon coriander powder
3. 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
4. 1 teaspoon red chili powder
5. 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
6. Salt, to taste
4. *Achar Masala*: 2-3 teaspoons (recipe below)
5. *Aromatics*:
1. 1 small onion, chopped
2. 2 cloves garlic, minced
3. 1 teaspoon ginger paste
6. *Garnish*: Fresh corriander
2. *Instructions*
1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add cumin seeds and let sizzle.
3. Add onion, garlic, and ginger paste. Cook until onion is translucent.
4. Add meat and cook until it changes color.
5. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, salt, and Achar Masala. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until meat is tender.
7. Garnish with corriander
Homemade Achar Masala Recipe
1. *Ingredients*
1. *Coriander Seeds*: 1 cup
2. *Cumin Seeds*: 1/2 cup
3. *Fennel Seeds*: 1/2 cup
4. *Mustard Seeds*: 1/4 cup
5. *Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)*: 1/4 cup
6. *Red Chili Peppers*: 2-3, dried
7. *Turmeric*: 1/2 teaspoon
8. *Cinnamon Sticks*: 2-3
9. *Cardamom Pods*: 4-5
10. *Cloves*: 1/2 teaspoon
11. *Black Pepper*: 1/2 teaspoon
12. *Salt*: 1/2 teaspoon
2. *Instructions*
1. Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds until fragrant.
2. Cool completely.
3. Grind roasted spices, red chili peppers, turmeric, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, black pepper, and salt into a fine powder.
4. Sift powder to remove lumps.
5. Store Achar Masala in an airtight container.
Variations
1. *Spicy Version*: Increase red chili peppers.
2. *Kashmiri-Style*: Add 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chili powder.
3. *Hyderabadi-Style*: Add 1 tablespoon curry leaves.