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Chatpata Beef Stew

Cultural Context

Chatpata Beef Stew hails from the vibrant culinary landscape of Pakistan, where spices and flavors come together to create comforting dishes. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings, this stew embodies the essence of home-cooked meals, rich in flavor and warmth. In modern times, variations of this stew can be found across South Asia, adapting to local tastes and ingredients while maintaining its core identity.

PakistaniPKmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
3 tablespoons yogurt
2 green chilies
2 red chilies

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat

Chicken is lower in fat, while goat is often less expensive.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, while jalapeños are more affordable.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste, and curry powder is often less expensive.

1

Heat 1/4 cup cooking oil in a pot and sauté onions until translucent.

2

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

3

Add beef pieces with bones, wash them well, and cook until the color changes.

4

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir until well mixed.

5

Add spices: 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, and 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; cook for 4-5 minutes.

6

Add water and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low for 30 minutes.

7

Check occasionally to ensure water doesn't dry out.

8

Add 3 tablespoons yogurt and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.

9

Add 2 green chilies and 2 red chilies, mix well.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Spicy Beef StewBeef Nihari

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