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Khashir Mangsho (Mutton Curry)

Name: Khashir Mangsho (Mutton Curry)
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 kg Mutton, goat meat, bone-in, cut into pieces; 4 pc Onion, sliced; 200 g Yogurt; 1.5 tbsp Ginger, made into a paste; 1.5 tbsp Garlic, made into a paste; 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder; 1 tsp Turmeric; 1 tbsp Coriander powder; 5 pc Cardamom; 2 pc Cinnamon; 2 pc Bay leaf; 5 tbsp Cooking oil; to taste Salt

95 min Medium 5 servings

Serves 5 · Total 95 min · Prep 20 min · Cook 75 min

Updated on 1 October 2026

Photo: Pkd2512 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Bone-in goat meat cooked slowly in a deeply browned onion-based gravy with whole spices, until the meat pulls easily from the bone and the gravy turns rich red-brown. The star of Bengali Sunday lunches and wedding menus.

Quick answer: 95 min in total · serves 5 · main ingredients: Mutton, Onion, Yogurt, Ginger · amounts in metric and US

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Ingredients

Metric US

1 kg 2.2 lb Mutton, goat meat, bone-in, cut into pieces
4 pc 4 pc Onion, sliced
200 g 0.8 cup Yogurt
1.5 tbsp 1.5 tbsp Ginger, made into a paste
1.5 tbsp 1.5 tbsp Garlic, made into a paste
1.5 tsp 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder
1 tsp 1 tsp Turmeric
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Coriander powder
5 pc 5 pc Cardamom
2 pc 2 pc Cinnamon
2 pc 2 pc Bay leaf
5 tbsp 5 tbsp Cooking oil
to taste to taste Salt

Steps

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Marinate the meat with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric and salt for at least 1 hour.
⏱ Marinating · 60 min
Heat the oil and fry the sliced onions with the whole garam masala until deep golden brown.
⏱ Frying the onions · 10 min
Add the marinated meat along with the chilli and coriander powder; cook uncovered on medium-high heat until well browned.
⏱ Browning the meat · 15 min
Add hot water to cover the meat; cover and simmer on low heat until the meat is very tender and falling off the bone.
⏱ Slow-cooking the meat · 60 min
Uncover and cook on high heat for the last few minutes to thicken the gravy to the desired consistency.
⏱ Finishing · 5 min
Remove from the heat and let it rest for 2-3 minutes so the flavours settle before serving.
⏱ Resting · 3 min

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Khashir Mangsho (Mutton Curry) take?

95 minutes in total: about 20 minutes of prep and 75 minutes of cooking.

Is Khashir Mangsho (Mutton Curry) hard to make?

Degchi rates it medium. The method has 6 steps, and 6 of them have a timer you can start on this page.

How many people does Khashir Mangsho (Mutton Curry) serve?

This recipe serves 5. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.

Is Khashir Mangsho (Mutton Curry) halal, vegetarian or eggless?

It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.

What will I probably need to buy for Khashir Mangsho (Mutton Curry)?

Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: red chilli powder, turmeric, cooking oil, salt. Spice-box items: coriander powder, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: mutton, onion, yogurt, ginger, garlic.

Any tips for making Khashir Mangsho (Mutton Curry)?

A pressure cooker cuts the slow-simmering step to about 20 minutes if the meat is tough.