Darjeeling Style Beef Curry Recipe with Rice Cooking and Eating in Nepali Village Kitchen

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: cream

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be tailored for flavor and cost.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add beef pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander; stir to coat the beef evenly.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary to maintain desired consistency.

Season with salt and lime juice to taste before serving.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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