One-pot meals like Chana Dal Gosht (Meat & Lentil Curry) are quite common. A rich and nourishing stew prepared with beef and lentils is called dal gosht. Along with rice, it tastes great with hot tandoori roti or naan.

Due to the combination of protein and complex carbohydrates, this meal is very nutritious and is perfect to prepare for your family. You may enjoy comfort meals easily with this!

In contrast to the majority of other lentil recipes, this one does not cook the dal until it becomes creamy. Lentils are added after the beef curry has been thoroughly cooked. The lentils are thoroughly cooked but not mashed; rather, they are just allowed to float in the flavorful, spicy gravy.

How to make Dal Gosht easily at home?!

Check out our Beef Chana Dal Recipe with the video 🙂

Dal Gosht: Beef Chana Dal

You're in for a treat if you've never tasted dal gosht. This meal is a tasty lentil stew with meat, which is what the words "dal" and "gosht" signify.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 35

Total Time 1 55

Ingredients

1/2 kg beef
1 cup chana dal
1/4 cup oil
1 cup onion chopped/sliced
2-1 pcs bay leaves
2-1 pcs cinnamon
4-5 pcs cardamom
10-12 pcs black pepper
1/2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
1/2 tbsp cumin paste
1 tbsp red chili powder
1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
1/2 tbsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
1/2 tsp mace powder
3 cups hot water
5-6 pcs green chili
1/4 tsp cumin powder

Instructions

In a bowl take 1 cup of chana dal. Soak in water for 2 hrs.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add the chopped onions and stir until it turns slightly brown.
Then add bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, and salt. Stir for some time.
Add ginger paste, garlic paste, and cumin paste. Add little water. Stir very well.
Add chili powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Stir until raw smells go away. Add little water if needed during the process.
Wash, drain, and add beef.
Mix well. Keep stirring for 2-3 mins. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
Add nutmeg powder and mace powder. Give a good mix.
Close the lid and cook for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Wash, drain, and add soaked dal.
Mix and stir for 3-4 minutes. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
Add 3 cups of hot water.
Stir and close the lid. Cook for 30 mins. Stir occasionally.
Add green chili, and cumin powder.
Stir and close the lid. Cook on low heat for 10 mins.
Serve hot with porata or polao!