4 Summer Lunch Recipes || Karela Gosht || Veg Macroni || Malka Masoor Daal || Chana Daal #summer

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat meat

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley can provide a similar flavor profile and is often cheaper.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat, while bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

Mix in cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder; cook for 2 minutes.

Incorporate mutton pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add sliced bitter gourd and mix well with the meat.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until mutton is tender, about 45 minutes.

Stir in garam masala and adjust salt to taste; cook for another 5 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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