Gosht facts for kids

Gosht (pronounced "gosht") is a special word for tender meat. This meat is usually cooked slowly for a long time. It's a very important ingredient in many delicious dishes. You can find these dishes in places like the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.

What is Gosht?

The word "gosht" comes from the Persian word gosht (گوشت). This word simply means "meat" or "flesh." It often refers to the meat of a goat.

Gosht in India

In India, most gosht dishes are made with goat or mutton. It's interesting because in India, the word "mutton" often means goat meat. In other English-speaking countries, "mutton" usually means meat from an adult sheep.

When Indian dishes are made for people in Western countries, lamb is often used instead. This has led to a common idea that gosht always means "lamb." But usually, it means goat meat, especially in India.

Popular Gosht Dishes

Gosht is a main ingredient in many popular dishes. For example, the famous Biryani dish from the Indian subcontinent uses gosht. The Afghan dish called Biryan also uses it.

Here are some other tasty dishes that include gosht:

• Bhuna gosht: This is a type of curry with a thick, rich sauce.
• Karahi gosht: This dish is cooked in a special round pot called a karahi or kadhai.
• Raan gosht: This is a roasted leg of mutton.
• Dal gosht: This dish combines meat with lentils or peas.
• Nihari gosht: This is a slow-cooked meat stew.
• Rara gosht: This is a roasted mutton curry.
• Saag gosht: This dish includes cooked spinach leaves or mustard greens with the meat.
• Biryani gosht: This is the non-vegetarian version of the popular Biryani dish.