Bhuna Gosht (Pan-Roasted Lamb Curry)
A dark, intensely flavoured lamb curry made by 'bhuna' — patiently frying the meat with onions and spices until the masala clings to every piece. Thick, rich and deeply savory.
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Heat the oil, add the whole spices, then the onions. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring, until deep brown.
Bhuna the meat
Add the lamb and ginger-garlic paste and fry over medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring and scraping constantly, until the meat is browned and the pan is almost dry. Add a splash of water whenever it sticks.
Add spices and tomato
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Brown the onions
Heat the oil, add the whole spices, then the onions. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring, until deep brown.
Bhuna the meat
Add the lamb and ginger-garlic paste and fry over medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring and scraping constantly, until the meat is browned and the pan is almost dry. Add a splash of water whenever it sticks.
Add spices and tomato
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Slow cook
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Finish
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The Story Behind the Dish
'Bhuna' describes a cooking technique rather than a single recipe: frying spices, onions and meat together in oil, stirring constantly, until the masala darkens and caramelises.
Bhuna gosht is the dish that showcases the method best — a dry-ish, deeply browned curry popular from Punjab to Bengal, and on curry-house menus worldwide.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Thick and intensely savory, bhuna gosht is the curry for scooping up with hot bread.
💡 Fun Fact
'Gosht' is the Urdu and Hindi word for meat — usually goat or lamb in India.
North India & Bengal
28.66°N, 77.24°E
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