Description
A fragrant and flavorful beef pulao made with aromatic spices and tender meat, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g beef, cut into cubes
- 2 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro and mint for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil or ghee in a large pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add tomatoes, yogurt, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften and oil separates.
- Add garam masala and mix well.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beef is tender (about 30-40 minutes).
- Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low heat until rice is fully done and liquid is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes).
- Turn off heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and mint. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra aroma, you can add whole spices like cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon sticks while frying onions. Adjust spice levels to taste.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 25g