Bhuna Gosht

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pound medium cut goat pieces
4 medium onion - chopped in small pieces
2 tomatoes pureed
2-3 pods of green cardamom
1-2 pods of black cardamom
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
1-2 green chillies - finely chopped
6-7 cloves of garlic
1 1/2 inch of ginger - julienned
handful of fresh cilantro - finely chopped
1 tsp of red chilly powder
1 tsp of ground cumin
1 tsp of turmeric powder
1 1/2 tsp of dried coriander powder
salt to taste
2 tbsp water
handful of cashews soaked in 1 tbsp hot water (optional)

Steps:

1. In a large skillet dry roast green & black cardamom pods along with cinnamon stick and bay leaves on medium heat for 1 1/2 minutes or until you smell distinct aroma.  (Optional: you can roast them in a teaspoon of oil as well). In case of dry roast grind all the roasted spices and set aside.
2. On medium heat now spray some olive oil spray and add onions to it. Saute' onions till translucent and add ginger and garlic to it. Stir for 2 minutes or till onion turn golden brown. 
3. Add all the spices including salt to the onion mix and stir for about 1 1/2 minute. Now add tomato puree as well as green chillies and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
4. Now add pieces of goat and coat it well by stirring it for a minute or so. Cook for about 15 minutes. Mix in pureed mixture of cashews with water (optional) along with 2 tbsp of water. Stir everything thoroughly. Cover and cook for another 15 - 20 minutes or till the meat is tender. Remove the cover and sprinkle dried coriander powder as well as finely chopped fresh cilantro. Increase the heat and cook for 5 more minutes or till the water dries out, stirring continuously to avoid the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
5. Serve with  Lachha Parantha/Roti or Naan.

Well liked by my family. Hope you enjoy it as well.