Ingredient:

• 3 ½ pounds baby goat meat, cut into small cubes
• salt to taste
• 3 teaspoons ground turmeric, divided
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 3 medium potatoes, halved
• 3 pods cardamom
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 3 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 2 green chile peppers, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (1 inch) piece minced fresh ginger root
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• ¾ teaspoon chili powder
• 2 ¼ cups water, divided, or as needed
• freshly chopped cilantro