Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or mustard)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large tomato, pureed
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, balances acidity)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, chili powder, and garam masala to create the spice mix.
- Heat oil in a large deep pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden brown (about 10 minutes). Add garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies; stir for another minute until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add the beef chunks. Sear until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle the spice mix over the beef; stir well for about 30 seconds to toast the spices.
- Add pureed tomato, salt, black pepper, and vinegar; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth or water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer gently for 60-75 minutes until beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg