Pakistani Beef Stew - Succulent beef pieces cooked in a blend of aromatic spices. A flavorsome and pleasing desi experience
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time35mins
Total Time45mins
Servings: 6
Author: Hirra Pervaiz
Ingredients
2LbsBeef1 Kg boneless, stew cut beef cut into 1" cubes
2Onionsmedium
1Garlic Bulb
8-10Dried Red Chilies
2tspCoriander SeedsWhole
1tspWhite CuminZeera
8-9Cloves
2-3Black Cardamoms
3-4Cinnamon Sticks2 inch
10-12Black Peppercornswhole
1/2tspSaltor to taste
1CupYogurt
3-4Tomatoeschopped
1/2CupOil or Ghee
1/2literWater
3-4Green Chilies
Ginger Sliced
Coriander for garnishing
Instructions
Place the pressure cooker on medium heat, add beef, water and all the spices except yogurt and tomatoes
Let it cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes until the meat is tender and the water dries completely. Remove the pressure cooker from heat, let the pressure subside and open the lid
Again place the cooker on heat, add ghee and cook the meat until its brown and the oil separates from the masala.
Add tomatoes and lower the heat. When the tomatoes are soft add yogurt to it and continue mixing and cooking on medium heat. Add ginger slices, green chilies and coriander leaves. Cover with the lid and let it cook on low heat for about 5-10 minutes
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with Naan, Chapati or dinner roll
Notes
This dish can be made without a pressure cooker as well, the cooking time will increase You can use your choice of meat as well mutton or chicken