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The discussion revolves around the dish Shatkora Gosht, with participants sharing insights about its ingredients, particularly the use of shatkora fruit, which is essential for its distinct flavor. There is a debate about the video’s authenticity, as some members feel it lacks the actual shatkora, while others discuss the nuances of using lamb versus mutton in the recipe. The community also explores the origins and meanings of terms like "gosht" and the variations in spelling for shatkora, ultimately emphasizing the importance of the fruit in achieving the dish's traditional taste.

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Offline goncalo

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Shatkora Gosht at Bangla Town, London
« on: March 10, 2013, 04:43 AM »
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Re: Shatkora Gosht at Bangla Town, London
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2013, 05:30 PM »
love this sort of video. getting to like the music 2.

i have the ingredients as (action starting at 1:00):

oil
garlic
meat
coriander
peeled toms
spring onion
oil
mix powder
chilli powder
salt
turmeric
gravy
chopped toms

am pretty sure there are at least 2 ingredients from the footage that are not given. shatkora must be 1 off surely.

it's a real good starting point.

does anyone know what the gosht means - is it dry

many thanks to goncalo for posting.
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Re: Shatkora Gosht at Bangla Town, London
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2013, 05:47 PM »
Quote from: JerryM on March 16, 2013, 05:30 PM
does anyone know what the gosht means

Meat, usually mutton.
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Re: Shatkora Gosht at Bangla Town, London
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2013, 05:51 PM »
Gohst actually means sheep, but as Phil states it is usually mutton but mostly lamb in the UK.

I laughed Jerry as I thought to myself, if this is shatkora, where is the shatkora? lol
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Re: Shatkora Gosht at Bangla Town, London
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2013, 05:59 PM »
The part I don't understand is the naming of the video : "Shatkora Gosht - Bangla Town, London".  I assumed that this meant "Shatkora Gosht" as cooked at the Bangla Town Restaurant, London, yet the restaurant into which the chef re-enters at the end of the recording is clearly Clifton's Restaurant at 1, Whitechapel Road.  So where does "Bangla Town" come into it ?

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Re: Shatkora Gosht at Bangla Town, London
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2013, 06:00 PM »
many thanks. mutton eh - shows how limited my knowledge is.

i still have "mutton" on my to do list. i keep well away from it in BIR as it's always tough. i know we have quite a few recipes that suggest it can be done better and will in time get to it as lamb or mutton is quite something when done right.

ps i took it as the name of the restaurant
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Re: Shatkora Gosht at Bangla Town, London
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2013, 06:06 PM »
Jerry, can I suggest you seek out lamb rump from your local butcher, I promise you won't complain of tough meat and it make the best lamb tikka.

I took Bangla Town to be the area of London of which it is in, much like China Town in soho.
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Re: Shatkora Gosht at Bangla Town, London
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2013, 06:14 PM »
Quote from: Axe on March 16, 2013, 06:06 PM
Jerry, can I suggest you seek out lamb rump from your local butcher, I promise you won't complain of tough meat and it make the best lamb tikka.

Agreed, but I would still opt for mutton for a real curry /qua/ curry.  Far more flavour than lamb, and the beast has had a decent lifespan to boot ...

QuoteI took Bangla Town to be the area of London of which it is in, much like China Town in soho.

Ah, that must be a modernism : it was Whitechapel when I worked there in the late 60's/early 70's.
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Re: Shatkora Gosht at Bangla Town, London
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2013, 05:45 PM »
Quote from: Axe on March 16, 2013, 06:06 PM
seek out lamb rump from your local butcher

Axe,

you certainly know your stuff - lamb rump is serious meat - i treat it like steak (very low heat in 1st pan then into 2nd pan on rocket heat - many thanks to seriouseats for the know how). criminal to put spice on it even for me.
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Re: Shatkora Gosht at Bangla Town, London
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2013, 05:51 PM »
Quote from: Axe on March 16, 2013, 06:06 PMI took Bangla Town to be the area of London of which it is in, much like China Town in soho.

Yes that's my take on it being a Londoner (West) born and bred!

Bangla Town - East End of London, around Brick Lane, lots of Bangladeshi's live there. If you've never been to Brick Lane, it's an experience and a half - one long street full of Indian Restaurants and Grocers.

I've eaten in a few restaurants down Brick Lane in my time.
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