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Goshtaba | Traditional Stew From Jammu and Kashmir, India | TasteAtlas

Goshtaba

(Gushtaba, गोष्ताबा)

Goshtaba is a traditional curry originating from the Kashmir region. The curry consists of mutton meatballs simmered in a spicy dahi gravy. It's made with a combination of minced mutton, mustard oil, fennel powder, cumin powder, fenugreek powder, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, black cardamom, cumin seeds, ghee, dahi, and saffron.


Once prepared, the stew is garnished with saffron threads and coriander leaves before it's served piping hot. It's recommended to serve goshtaba with rice or butter garlic naan on the side. The dish is usually prepared for important ceremonies, and it's often dubbed The Dish of Kings.


In a Wazwan feast, goshtaba is served as the last meat dish before the dessert.