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Pakistani Beef Stew

Cultural Context

Pakistani Beef Stew, known as Daal Gosht or Nihari, is a cherished dish that reflects the rich culinary heritage of Pakistan. Traditionally served at special occasions, it symbolizes hospitality and warmth. The stew is a labor of love, simmered slowly to develop deep flavors, often enjoyed with naan or rice. Today, it has gained popularity beyond borders, embraced in various forms across South Asia and beyond, showcasing the versatility of Pakistani cuisine.

PakistaniPKmain
120 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1 kg beef
4 medium onions
2 medium tomatoes
0.5 tablespoon chopped ginger
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon crushed coriander
8-10 black peppercorns
4-5 cloves
3-4 small pieces of cinnamon
1 large cardamom
0.5 teaspoon black cumin
10-12 dried red chilies
salt to taste
0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 glasses water
0.5 cup ghee
3-4 green chilies
fresh chopped cilantro

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and less expensive.

ginger

🥗Healthier: ginger paste

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is more accessible.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes provide heat without fresh chilies.

1

Start by saying 'Bismillah' and greeting the audience.

2

Take a kadhai (wok) and add 1 kg of beef.

3

Add 4 medium-sized onions, roughly chopped, into the kadhai.

4

Add 2 medium-sized tomatoes, also roughly chopped.

5

Add approximately 0.5 tablespoon of chopped ginger.

6

Add 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic.

7

Add 1 tablespoon of crushed coriander.

8

Add 8-10 black peppercorns, 4-5 cloves, 3-4 small pieces of cinnamon, 1 large cardamom, and 0.5 teaspoon of black cumin into the kadhai.

9

Soak 10-12 dried red chilies in water for 10 minutes, then add them to the mixture, breaking them in half for better mixing.

10

Add salt to taste and 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

11

Pour in 2 glasses of water to help cook the beef.

12

Mix all the ingredients well in the kadhai.

13

Cover the kadhai and cook on medium-low flame for about 15-20 minutes.

14

After 15-20 minutes, check the mixture; the onions and tomatoes should be soft and the beef partially cooked.

15

Add 0.5 cup of ghee to the mixture for flavor.

16

Mix the ghee well into the stew.

17

Cover again and cook until the water dries up and the beef is tender.

18

After approximately 45 minutes, check the stew; the spices should be well cooked.

19

Add another 0.5 teaspoon of black cumin for aroma.

20

Add 3-4 whole green chilies to the stew and mix well.

21

Optionally, add 1/4 cup of water and mix again.

22

Finally, add fresh chopped cilantro and mix well.

23

Cover the kadhai and let it sit on low heat for 5 minutes to finish cooking.

24

Show the final look of the beef stew and encourage viewers to try the recipe.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

kadhai (wok)

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Daal GoshtNihari

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