Dal Gosht Pakistani Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow split lentils (moong dal) – rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 1/2 cup red lentils (masoor dal) – rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 1/2 lbs mutton or lamb – cut into medium-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp cooking oil or ghee (for richness)
• 1 large onion – finely chopped
• 1 large tomato – finely chopped or puréed
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste (freshly prepared for optimal flavor)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (adds a nutty aroma)
• 3–4 green chilies – slit lengthwise
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 stick cinnamon (about 1 inch)
• 4–5 cloves
• 2–3 cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves – finely chopped
• Freshly chopped cilantro or mint leaves
• Thinly sliced ginger – julienned
• Lemon wedges for serving (optional but refreshing)