Mutton or Chicken with Special Vegetables
This traditional Parsi preparation combines tender, savory stewed meat with a flavorful vegetable medley to create a wholesome main dish. By simmering mutton or chicken in a light gravy and folding in a prepared 'Special Vegetable' dish, the flavors meld into a rich and satisfying stew. The result is a comforting, hearty meal that perfectly balances the richness of the meat with the texture of the vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Mutton or Chicken (cut into pieces) (Originally 'Gost' (meat) or 'Marghi' (chicken). 'Gajah' in the text implies a specific cut like brisket or ribs, but any stewing cut works.)
- 1 1/2 cups Water or Stock (Quantity estimated for creating the 'gravy' mentioned in the text.)
- 2 cups Prepared Vegetable Dish (Originally 'Khas Payli Tarkari'. Use any prepared mixed vegetable curry or dry vegetable dish to combine with the meat.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated. Implied by the reference to 'Khari' (salty/savory) preparation.)
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Instructions
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- 2Take the prepared vegetable dish (Khas Payli Tarkari) and add it to the pot with the cooked meat and gravy.
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