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A luxurious Kashmiri delicacy where tender mutton and sweet turnips are slow-cooked in an aromatic, yogurt-based gravy. This royal Mughlai dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for special occasions.
For 5 servings
Preparation
Brown the Mutton and Turnips
Build the Gravy Base
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A luxurious Kashmiri delicacy where tender mutton and sweet turnips are slow-cooked in an aromatic, yogurt-based gravy. This royal Mughlai dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for special occasions.
This kashmiri recipe takes 270 minutes to prepare and yields 5 servings. At 631.47 calories per serving with 52.44g of protein, it's a advanced recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Incorporate Spices and Yogurt
Slow Cook the Mutton
Add Turnips and Finish Cooking
Rest and Serve
Replace mutton with large cubes of paneer and whole baby potatoes. Pan-fry them until golden before adding to the gravy. Reduce the final cooking time as vegetables cook faster.
To save time, after adding water to the mutton (Step 5), pressure cook for 20-25 minutes. Release pressure, add turnips, and pressure cook for another 5-7 minutes. Finish with garam masala and saffron.
For a richer, restaurant-style gravy, add a paste of 10-12 soaked and blended almonds or cashews along with the yogurt in Step 4.
Mutton is an excellent source of high-quality protein, which is crucial for building and repairing tissues, muscle growth, and overall body function.
This dish provides important minerals like iron from mutton, which helps prevent anemia, and potassium from turnips, which is vital for maintaining healthy blood pressure.
The blend of Kashmiri spices like ginger, fennel, cloves, and cinnamon not only adds incredible flavor but also possesses anti-inflammatory properties and aids in digestion.
Shab Deg is a traditional, slow-cooked Kashmiri curry. The name translates to 'night pot' (Shab means night, Deg means pot), as it was traditionally cooked overnight on a low flame to achieve incredibly tender meat and a deeply flavorful gravy.
Shab Deg is a rich, festive dish. While it's high in protein from mutton, it is also high in fat due to the ghee and meat. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, especially on special occasions.
One serving of Shab Deg (approximately 355g) contains around 660-700 calories. The exact number can vary based on the cut of mutton and the amount of ghee used.
To prevent curdling, ensure the yogurt is at room temperature and well-whisked. Always lower the heat to a minimum before adding the yogurt, and pour it in slowly while stirring continuously until it is fully incorporated into the masala.
Yes, you can use chicken instead of mutton. Use bone-in chicken pieces and significantly reduce the cooking time. The initial slow-cooking time for chicken would be around 30-40 minutes before adding the turnips.
Shab Deg pairs beautifully with traditional breads like Kashmiri Naan, Sheermal, or simple Tandoori Roti. It also goes very well with plain steamed Basmati rice to soak up the delicious gravy.